Ohio River at New Cumberland Lock and Dam
Jefferson County, Ohio
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What floods at each level
- 45 ft
Flood waters are approximately one foot deep at the flood indicator pole near the old senior center on Route 2.
- 42 ft
Lock walls overtopped. Flood waters are approximately one foot deep at the flood indicator pole near Harrison and South Chester Streets.
- 41 ft
Flood waters are approximately one foot deep at the flood indicator pole near Jefferson Street and Route 2.
- 40 ft
Flood waters are approximately one foot deep at the flood indicator pole near Adams Street and Route 2.
- 39 ft
Flood waters are approximately one foot deep near the flood indicator pole on South Chestnut Street at the bottom of Chelsea Hill.
- 38 ft
Flood waters are approximately one foot deep near the flood indicator pole on may street.
- 37 ft
Navigation suspended, lock out of service. Flood waters are approximately one foot deep near the flood pole indicator at the south end of South Chestnut Street.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 18, 1936 | 54.3 ft | — |
| Dec 30, 1942 | 50.2 ft | — |
| Jan 25, 1937 | 46.5 ft | — |
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