Major Flood
43 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
39 ft
Minor Flood
37 ft
Action Stage
26.4 ft
What Floods at Each Level
45 ft
Lock walls overtopped.
39 ft
The well house and pump are flooded at the Fairway River Links Golf Course in Rayland Ohio.
38 ft
Navigation suspended, lock out of service.
37 ft
Low lying areas of Wheeling Island begin to flood.
34 ft
Or 13.0 feet on the upper gage, water begins to flood golf course near Tiltonsville.
22 ft
Water reaches the fishing pier on right downstream bank
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 10, 1964 | 47.7 ft | — |
| Jun 24, 1972 | 47.5 ft | — |
| Sep 19, 2004 | 46.3 ft | 344,700 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Ohio River at Pike Island Lock and Dam?
The Ohio River at Pike Island Lock and Dam gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03111520) 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 Pike Island Lock and Dam?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Ohio River at Pike Island Lock and Dam is 37 feet. Action stage begins at 26.4 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 39 feet, and major flooding at 43 feet.
How do I get alerts when Ohio River rises?
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Where is the Ohio River at Pike Island Lock and Dam gauge located?
The gauge is located in Ohio County, West Virginia at coordinates 40.1497°N, 80.7017°W. USGS site number: 03111520. 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.