Major Flood
32 ft
Current Water Level
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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
29 ft
Minor Flood
25 ft
Action Stage
19.4 ft
What Floods at Each Level
48 ft
The railroad tracks flood in the vicinity of Chadwick Street in Sewickley.
45 ft
Water flowing through the railroad underpass reaches the intersection of Chestnut and Chadwick Streets in Sewickley.
37 ft
State Route 51 at Stoops Ferry Road at Narrows Run floods, and the parking lot behind the Sewickley Station on Chestnut Street in Sewickley floods. Water reaches the parking lot of the Paradise Island Bowl on Neville Island.
34 ft
Flooding reaches front yards of homes along Chestnut Avenue between White and Ferry Streets in Sewickley.
33 ft
Water reaches the parking lot of the United States Coast Guard Station.
32 ft
Front River Road on Neville Island begins to flood.
31 ft
Flooding begins in the vicinity of I-79 intersection and Grand Avenue on Neville Island from water backing up into drains.
30 ft
Water is in basements of low-lying houses along front River Road on Neville Island.
28 ft
Backyards of low lying houses along Front River Road on Nevelle Island are flooded. Chestnut Avenue is flooded near intersection with Ferry Street
27 ft
The access roads to Dashileds Locks and Dam and the United States Coast Guard Station begin to flood. The beach area at Paradise Island Bowl on Neville Island begins to flood.
26.4 ft
Lock walls are overtopped.
23 ft
Navigation suspended at Dashields Locks and Dam, lock out of service.
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 17, 1936 | 42.8 ft | — |
| Dec 30, 1942 | 35.9 ft | — |
| Jan 19, 1996 | 33.2 ft | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Ohio River at Dashields Lock and Dam?
The Ohio River at Dashields Lock and Dam gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03086000) 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 Dashields Lock and Dam?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Ohio River at Dashields Lock and Dam is 25 feet. Action stage begins at 19.4 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 29 feet, and major flooding at 32 feet.
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Where is the Ohio River at Dashields Lock and Dam gauge located?
The gauge is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania at coordinates 40.5492°N, 80.2058°W. USGS site number: 03086000. 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.