Major Flood
36 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
24 ft
Minor Flood
20 ft
Action Stage
17 ft
What Floods at Each Level
38 ft
Major flooding occurs in portions of Pike and Scioto Counties, with water covering Route 23 near Piketon. Over a foot of water flows into portions of Piketon. Serious backwater flooding also occurs along creeks and streams flowing into the Scioto River.
37 ft
About one foot of water covers Piketon with many other towns flooded.
36 ft
This is similar to the FEMA 1 percent flood. Some sections of Route 23 are affected by high water. Properties along East Main Street in Piketon incur flooding, as well as backwater flooding affecting some homes and businesses on the far west side of Waverly. Flooding worsens through Pike and Scioto Counties with many low-lying roads affected.
30 ft
Many areas of Piketon become flooded with serious flooding occurring in some portions of Pike and Scioto Counties.
28 ft
Flooding affects portions of Piketon as well as other towns along the lower Scioto River.
25 ft
Flooding of several low-lying roads occurs, and backwater flooding poses serious problems in Pike and Scioto Counties.
23 ft
Backwater flooding worsens along creeks flowing into the Scioto River. Stretches of several low-lying roads near the river are flooded. Scioto and Camp Creek Townships in southern Pike County experience the most significant flooding.
21 ft
Several roads near the river are flooded, including county roads along creeks emptying into the Scioto River. Ohio Route 220 at River Road is flooded south of Waverly. Scioto and Camp Creek Townships in southern Pike County are most impacted.
20 ft
Backwater flooding occurs along creeks flowing into the Scioto River. Scioto and Camp Creek Townships in southern Pike County experience flooding. Low-lying county roads near the Scioto River in Pike and northern Scioto Counties flood, including State Route 220 near River Road flooded.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 1913 | 37.2 ft | — |
| Jan 24, 1959 | 32.56 ft | — |
| Mar 10, 1964 | 31.7 ft | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Scioto River at Piketon?
The Scioto River at Piketon gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03237020) 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 Scioto River at Piketon?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Scioto River at Piketon is 20 feet. Action stage begins at 17 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 24 feet, and major flooding at 36 feet.
How do I get alerts when Scioto River rises?
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Where is the Scioto River at Piketon gauge located?
The gauge is located in Pike County, Ohio at coordinates 39.0701°N, 83.0196°W. USGS site number: 03237020. 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
- Stage may be affected by ice.
- 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.