Ohio River at Point Pleasant
West Virginia — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Mason County, West Virginia on the Ohio River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 03201500, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
48 ft
Moderate Flood
44 ft
Minor Flood
40 ft
Action Stage
38 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
60 ft
Most of the entire river valley from one-half to one mile back from the river is flooded.
59.5 ft
Turkey Run Road in Ohio is flooded.
56 ft
The Gallipolis Water Works is affected.
55 ft
The railroad tracks at Crooked Creek are flooded.
51 ft
Route 35 at the bridge over Crooked Creek is flooded.
50.6 ft
Routes 2 and 62 near the flood wall gate start to flood.
50.5 ft
The towns of Leon and Grimms Landing experience water problems.
50 ft
The railroad north and south of Point Pleasant is flooded. Route 62, near Wye and Three Mile Creek just north of Point Pleasant, is flooded.
49 ft
Roush Lane Road in Ohio is flooded and closed.
48 ft
The Route 62 gate at the Point Pleasant flood wall is closed. The railroad tracks 8 miles east of Point Pleasant are inundated.
47.7 ft
Ohio Route 7 at Leading Creek is flooded.
47 ft
The railroad tracks opposite Point Pleasant are flooded. Most sections of Henderson start to flood. Huntington Road at Mud Run Road starts to flood.
46 ft
Route 35, 10 miles east of Point Pleasant is flooded. Locust Road in Henderson is flooded.
45.2 ft
Route 2 below Henderson and Salt Creek is flooded.
45 ft
West Virginia Routes 2 and 17 south of Point Pleasant are flooded.
44.3 ft
Old Route 35 above Henderson is flooded.
44 ft
Homes at the end of 2nd Street outside the flood wall in Point Pleasant are flooded. Little Kyger Gravel Hill Road at Kyger Creek is flooded.
43.8 ft
Water crosses Route 21 and 6 at Eight Mile Creek above Ambrosia.
43.75 ft
Route 30 and 62 near Rockcastle Creek, and Ambrosia is flooded.
43.5 ft
Route 33 at West Creek and Brinker Run between Vanadium and Letart is flooded. Sand Hill Road near Letart is flooded.
43 ft
Ohio Route 7 at Kyger Creek and Addison is flooded.
42 ft
The Little Kyger Road in Ohio is flooded.
41 ft
The Addison, Blaville Road in Ohio is flooded and low lying areas surrounding Point Pleasant and vicinity are flooded due to backwater.
40 ft
Low-lying areas surrounding Point Pleasant and vicinity are flooded due to backwater. Also, the ampitheater lower pier is flooded and half way up the steps. Salt Creek Road, Hannan Trace Road, Huntington Road at Boggs Run Road and Mason Eighty Road start 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 29, 1913 | 62.8 ft | — |
| Mar 29, 1913 | 62.8 ft | — |
| Jan 27, 1937 | 62.7 ft | — |
| Jan 27, 1937 | 62.7 ft | — |
| Feb 10, 1884 | 60.7 ft | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Ohio River at Point Pleasant?
The Ohio River at Point Pleasant gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03201500) 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 Point Pleasant?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Ohio River at Point Pleasant is 40 feet. Action stage begins at 38 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 44 feet, and major flooding at 48 feet.
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Where is the Ohio River at Point Pleasant gauge located?
The gauge is located in Mason County, West Virginia at coordinates 38.8439°N, 82.1397°W. USGS site number: 03201500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, 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.