Major Flood
45 ft
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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
35 ft
Action Stage
33 ft
What Floods at Each Level
50 ft
Several roads near the river are flooded. Homes, camps, and businesses all along the river are flooded.
47 ft
Portions of Route 124 near Forked Run State Park and near Long Bottom Ohio are flooded. Also, portions of Route 68 between Ravenswood and Belleville start to flood.
45 ft
Portions of Belleville, West Virginia, and Reedsville, Ohio start to flood. Numerous primary and secondary roads are blocked and flooded on both sides of the river.
38 ft
Route 124 towards Racine is flooded. Sections of Ohio State Route 248 at Sand Hill are flooded.
35 ft
Ohio State Route 124 is flooded north of Stiversville Road, at Rock Run, at Wells Run to Smith Ridge to Dewitts Run, at Forked Run, at Curtis Hollow Road and between Long Bottom and Shade River. Ohio State Route 124 near the Washington and Meigs County line is flooded.
34 ft
Water begins to cover Route 124 at the mouth of Laucks Run, north of Portland.
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 28, 1913 | 61.8 ft | — |
| Jan 26, 1937 | 58.63 ft | — |
| Feb 8, 1884 | 56.5 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
BEVW2
River
Ohio River
County
Wood, WV
Coordinates
39.1190°N, 81.7379°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Ohio River at Belleville Lock?
The Ohio River at Belleville Lock gauge is maintained by USGS (site 390707081443202) 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 Belleville Lock?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Ohio River at Belleville Lock is 35 feet. Action stage begins at 33 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 38 feet, and major flooding at 45 feet.
How do I get alerts when Ohio River rises?
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Where is the Ohio River at Belleville Lock gauge located?
The gauge is located in Wood County, West Virginia at coordinates 39.1190°N, 81.7379°W. USGS site number: 390707081443202. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Corps of Engineers, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- 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.