RIVER GAUGE · OHIO RIVER
Ohio River at Ironton
Lawrence County, Ohio
Water level34.34 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action50 ft
Minor flood52 ft
Moderate flood56 ft
Major flood60 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 60 ft
Several low areas along the Ohio River outside the Ironton flood wall, on both sides of the river, are flooded. Several roads along the Ohio River are flooded on both sides of the river. Several streams that flow into the Ohio River are backed up and flooded.
- 56 ft
Storms Creek areas are flooded in Ohio. Some low areas outside the flood wall of Ironton start to flood, especially near the Hanging Rock area. Some low areas along the Ohio River in Kentucky start to flood.
- 52 ft
Low areas along Storms Creek in Ohio are flooded.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2018 | 54.67 ft | — |
| Mar 4, 2021 | 54.1 ft | 427,000 cfs |
| Feb 18, 2025 | 53.01 ft | — |
More on Ohio River
UpstreamOhio River at Ashland
DownstreamOhio River at Lloyd Greenup Lock
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