Ohio River at Parkersburg
West Virginia — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Wood County, West Virginia on the Ohio River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 03151000, 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
42 ft
Moderate Flood
38 ft
Minor Flood
36 ft
Action Stage
34 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
58.9 ft
Record flood. The flood wall protects to 62 feet in Parkersburg. Record flooding is occurring outside the flood wall in both West Virginia and Ohio.
48 ft
Main Street, Fifth Street, Walnut Street, O'Neal Street, along with most of the streets near the Ohio River in Belpre, Ohio, are flooded. Major flooding along the Little Kanwaha River and in Vienna, West Virginia. Most areas, homes, and businesses near the rivers are flooded.
45 ft
Washington Blvd., Florence, Main Streets are flooded in Belpre, Ohio. Major flooding occurs along the Little Kanwaha River and in sections of Vienna, West Virginia.
43 ft
Blennerhassett, Lee, John, Walnut, Elm, Scott, Sixth, Seventh and the lower end of Main Street are flooded in Belpre, Ohio. Major flooding occurs along the Little Kanawha River and in sections of Vienna, West Virginia.
42 ft
Blennerhassett Avenue, Stone Road, Seventh, Scott, Walnut and John Streets in Belpre, Ohio are flooded. Major flooding occurs along the Little Kanawha River in West Virginia.
41 ft
In West Virginia, the railroad tracks on the south bank of the Little Kanawha are flooded. Several homes along the Little Kanawha are flooded. In Belpre, Ohio, a few homes along Walnut and John Streets, Sixth Street and Barclay Street, Main Street and Blennerhassett Avenue and State Route 618 near Shell Chemical are flooded.
40 ft
Most of Happy Valley is flooded. Sections of Vienna, West Virginia along the Ohio River are flooded. Walnut and John Streets in Belpre, Ohio are flooded.
38 ft
Several homes flooded in the Happy Valley and Point Drive areas near Parkersburg, along the Little Kanawha River. A few homes are flooded on Annas Drive in Vienna, West Virginia. Dave's Marina, Walnut Street, and Scott Avenue in Belpre, Ohio, start to flood.
36 ft
Backwater effects will start to cause problems along the Little Kanawha River. Happy Valley Road in Happy Valley starts to flood.
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 | 58.9 ft | 593,000 cfs |
| Mar 28, 1913 | 58.9 ft | 593,000 cfs |
| Jan 25, 1937 | 55.4 ft | — |
| Jan 25, 1937 | 55.4 ft | — |
| Feb 8, 1884 | 53.9 ft | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Ohio River at Parkersburg?
The Ohio River at Parkersburg gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03151000) 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 Parkersburg?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Ohio River at Parkersburg is 36 feet. Action stage begins at 34 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 38 feet, and major flooding at 42 feet.
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Where is the Ohio River at Parkersburg gauge located?
The gauge is located in Wood County, West Virginia at coordinates 39.2681°N, 81.5639°W. USGS site number: 03151000. 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
- 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.