Ohio River at Marietta Pumphouse
Ohio — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Washington County, Ohio on the Ohio River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 03150700, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
40 ft
Moderate Flood
38 ft
Minor Flood
35 ft
Action Stage
33 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
42 ft
Most business, homes, and roads are flooded throughout Marietta at stages 42 feet and above.
41 ft
Several sections and business along Front, Greene, Hart, Butler and Second Streets and Elemwood Avenue are flooded. Portions of Fifth, Buckley, Knox, Fair and Ohio Streets are flooded.
40 ft
Major flooding is occuring. Wayne Street at Eighth Street, Greene Street at Second, Seventh and Pike Streets, Front Street at Monroe Street and at the Armory, Pennsylvania Avenue at Linwood Street and at Eton Street, Second Street at Butler Street, and Scammel Street at Second and Third Streets are all flooded. On the West Side, Harmar Street at Maple and Pearl Streets, and Market Street at Fort Square are flooded.
39 ft
Pike street at Lafayette, Greene at Third Street, Jefferson Street at East Eight Street, Third Street between Butler and Church Streets, and Second Street at Wooster Street are all flooded.
38 ft
Elmwood Avenue at Ash, Hart, Pike and Charles Streets at Seventh Street, Church at Second Street, Butler at Fifth Street, Ohio Street at Second and Third Streets are all flooded.
37 ft
Hart Street at Ash and Fourth Streets, Stark and Jefferson Streets at Seventh Street, Fourth Street at Butler Street, Second and Third Streets at Church Street, Spike Streeet at Olney Street, Lafayette and Wayne Streets at Eighth Street, Greene Street at Fifth and Sixth Streets are flooded.
36 ft
Pike Street at the entrance to Phillips Elementary School, Elmwood Avenue and Hart Street start to flood. Eighth at Ohio and Stark Streets start to flood. Second and Third Streets between Green and Butler floods.
35 ft
Stark Street at 7th Street, Pike Street at Wayne, Elmwood Avenue and Greene Street at the center of Don Drumm Field are flooded.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 28, 1913 | 58.3 ft | — |
| Mar 28, 1913 | 58.3 ft | — |
| Jan 25, 1937 | 55 ft | — |
| Jan 25, 1937 | 55 ft | — |
| Feb 6, 1884 | 52.9 ft | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Ohio River at Marietta Pumphouse?
The Ohio River at Marietta Pumphouse gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03150700) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Ohio River at Marietta Pumphouse?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Ohio River at Marietta Pumphouse is 35 feet. Action stage begins at 33 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 38 feet, and major flooding at 40 feet.
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Where is the Ohio River at Marietta Pumphouse gauge located?
The gauge is located in Washington County, Ohio at coordinates 39.4094°N, 81.4578°W. USGS site number: 03150700. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- River Forecasts typically include ONLY 2 days of future rain from <u>forecast issuance time</u> (lower right of graph). Occasionally 3 days of future rain included.