Major Flood
40 ft
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: SBVO1). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
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
25.3 ft
What Floods at Each Level
44 ft
Flood of Record estimate based on Wellsburg WV crest on January, 20 1996.
42.6 ft
Water reached the levels reached during the Great Flood of 1913 on March 27, 1913.
38.6 ft
Basements flood on Water 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 20, 1996 | 44 ft | — |
| Jan 7, 2005 | 38.1 ft | — |
| Jan 17, 1976 | 31.4 ft | — |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
SBVO1
River
Ohio River
County
Jefferson, OH
Coordinates
40.3583°N, 80.6111°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Ohio River at Steubenville?
The Ohio River at Steubenville gauge is maintained by USGS 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 Steubenville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Ohio River at Steubenville is 36 feet. Action stage begins at 25.3 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 38 feet, and major flooding at 40 feet.
How do I get alerts when Ohio River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Ohio River at Steubenville to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Ohio River at Steubenville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Jefferson County, Ohio at coordinates 40.3583°N, 80.6111°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
- 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.