Major Flood
39 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
38 ft
Minor Flood
36 ft
Action Stage
26.6 ft
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.
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 18, 1936 | 54.3 ft | — |
| Dec 30, 1942 | 50.2 ft | — |
| Jan 25, 1937 | 46.5 ft | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Ohio River at New Cumberland Lock and Dam?
The Ohio River at New Cumberland Lock and Dam gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03110690) 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 New Cumberland Lock and Dam?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Ohio River at New Cumberland Lock and Dam is 36 feet. Action stage begins at 26.6 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 38 feet, and major flooding at 39 feet.
How do I get alerts when Ohio River rises?
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Where is the Ohio River at New Cumberland Lock and Dam gauge located?
The gauge is located in Jefferson County, Ohio at coordinates 40.5281°N, 80.6258°W. USGS site number: 03110690. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- The above river forecast includes future rainfall/snowmelt. Forecast stages may be different if the actual rainfall/snowmelt is different than the forecast rainfall/snowmelt.
- Stage may be affected by ice.