Ohio River at Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania on the Ohio River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 03085152, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
28 ft
Moderate Flood
25 ft
Minor Flood
22 ft
Action Stage
18 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
46 ft
Severe damage occurs in Pittsburgh with up to 15 feet of water in the golden triangle. This is the level of the record flood in march of 1936.
40 ft
PNC Park is flooded along Federal Street.
38 ft
Water reaches the floor of Brunots Island Power Station.
37 ft
Water reaches the floor level of Rivers Casino.
36.6 ft
Steam distribution lines in Pittsburgh are in jeopardy. Water reaches the top of the flood wall at PNC park.
36 ft
Serious flood damage occurs to about 500 businesses on the North Side and in downtown Pittsburgh. The Port Authority of Pittsburgh subway system is affected.
35.82 ft
Flood waters reach the historic levels of Hurricane Agnes on June 26, 1972.
35 ft
The river level reaches a critical stage for Acrisure Stadium and PNC Park.
32 ft
Mckees Rocks is affected. Flooding occurs on Neville Island.
31 ft
Water reaches the railroad tracks at Station Square on the South Side. PNC Park playing field is flooded. Flood waters reach the level of Hurricane Ivan on September 18, 2004.
30 ft
200 manufacturing concerns and companies in Pittsburgh are affected by flooding. Acrisure Stadium playing field is flooded. Point state park is flooded to the Portal Bridge.
29 ft
River Avenue on the North Side begins to flood.
28 ft
Pumping operations begin on Neville Island. The Wood Street T station facilities are impacted. Fort Pitt Boulevard is closed.
27.6 ft
The fountain in Point State Park is completely submerged.
25 ft
The Parkway Central (also known as the bathtub) is closed by flooding. Lower North Side businesses are affected.
24.9 ft
Water enters the inner pool of the fountain.
24 ft
Water enters the outer pool of the fountain.
22.5 ft
The fountain plaza is flooded.
22 ft
The Tenth Street Bypass floods.
20 ft
Water is up to one foot deep in the lower areas of the North Shore Riverwalk.
19.5 ft
The Monongahela Parking Wharf is completely flooded.
19 ft
Water begins to flow onto the North Shore Riverwalk between the stadiums.
18 ft
Water begins to flow onto the Monongahela Parking Wharf.
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 | 46 ft | — |
| Mar 17, 1936 | 46 ft | — |
| Mar 14, 1907 | 38.5 ft | — |
| Mar 14, 1907 | 38.5 ft | — |
| Dec 30, 1942 | 36.6 ft | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Ohio River at Pittsburgh?
The Ohio River at Pittsburgh gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03085152) 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 Pittsburgh?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Ohio River at Pittsburgh is 22 feet. Action stage begins at 18 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 25 feet, and major flooding at 28 feet.
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Where is the Ohio River at Pittsburgh gauge located?
The gauge is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania at coordinates 40.4394°N, 80.0108°W. USGS site number: 03085152. 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
- 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.