Ohio River at R C Byrd Lock
West Virginia — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Mason County, West Virginia on the Ohio River. Live water level data from USGS, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: GALW2). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
Flood Stages
Major Flood
56 ft
Moderate Flood
52 ft
Minor Flood
50 ft
Action Stage
48 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
67.9 ft
In Gallipolis, all of Front Street, Second, Third and Fourth Avenues are flooded.
56 ft
The City of Gallipolis is surrounded by water.
52 ft
Cultivated lands and low sections along the West Virginia side of the river are flooded.
50 ft
Sections of Route 7 and portions of Gallipolis along the immediate river will flood. Also, bottom lands on the Ohio side of the river are flooded.
49 ft
Sections of Route 7 in Ohio at Teens Run, Chickamauga Creek, Kyger Creek, Clay Chapel, Clay School and just above Route 218 start to flood. Also, sections of Route 2 in West Virginia at Jerry's Run, the old Coast Guard Station and Glenwood start to flood.
41 ft
The Spruce Street Chickamauga Creek bridge is closed due to flooding of low areas around the bridge.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 26, 1937 | 69.6 ft | — |
| Jan 26, 1937 | 69.6 ft | — |
| Mar 29, 1913 | 67.9 ft | — |
| Mar 29, 1913 | 67.9 ft | — |
| Feb 10, 1884 | 65.5 ft | — |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
GALW2
River
Ohio River
County
Mason, WV
Coordinates
38.6803°N, 82.1875°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Ohio River at R C Byrd Lock?
The Ohio River at R C Byrd Lock gauge is maintained by USGS 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 R C Byrd Lock?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Ohio River at R C Byrd Lock is 50 feet. Action stage begins at 48 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 52 feet, and major flooding at 56 feet.
How do I get alerts when Ohio River rises?
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Where is the Ohio River at R C Byrd Lock gauge located?
The gauge is located in Mason County, West Virginia at coordinates 38.6803°N, 82.1875°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
- 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.