Major Flood
16 ft
Current Water Level
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: WLVO1). 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
14 ft
Minor Flood
11 ft
Action Stage
9 ft
What Floods at Each Level
31 ft
Water overtops the Corp of Engineers flood wall and water begins to flow into the town of Wellsville.
20.2 ft
Flood waters reach the levels of flooding from Hurricane Ivan of September 19, 2004.
18 ft
Water reaches the restaurant near the north end of the Lisbon Street Bridge.
16 ft
Little Yellow Creek reaches bankful at the Lisbon Street Bridge. This area is not protected by the flood wall and the installation of flood gates at the Corps of Engineers local flood protection project.
14 ft
Residential basements flood on Wells Avenue at the north end of town. This area is not protected by the flood wall and the installation of flood gates at the Corps of Engineers local flood protection project.
13 ft
The picnic pavilion at the marina on Little Yellow Creek begins to flood. This area is not protected by the flood wall and the installation of flood gates at the Corps of Engineers flood protection project.
11 ft
The parking lot of the marina outside the river wall begins to flood. This area is not protected by the flood wall and the installation of flood gates at the Corps of Engineers flood protection project.
9 ft
Pumping operations begin at the corps of engineers local flood protection project
7 ft
Preparations begin for activating pumps for local flood protection project
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 | 20.9 ft | 392,080 cfs |
| Sep 17, 2004 | 20.2 ft | 381,498 cfs |
| Jan 5, 2005 | 16.7 ft | 327,437 cfs |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
WLVO1
River
Ohio River
County
Columbiana, OH
Coordinates
40.6142°N, 80.6411°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Ohio River at Wellsville?
The Ohio River at Wellsville 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 Wellsville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Ohio River at Wellsville is 11 feet. Action stage begins at 9 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 14 feet, and major flooding at 16 feet.
How do I get alerts when Ohio River rises?
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Where is the Ohio River at Wellsville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Columbiana County, Ohio at coordinates 40.6142°N, 80.6411°W. 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
- 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.