Major Flood
48 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
44 ft
Minor Flood
41 ft
Action Stage
38 ft
What Floods at Each Level
48 ft
The Town of Racine is flooded.
46 ft
West Virginia Route 62 is flooded at Tombleson Creek at Larry's Locker. More areas along Ohio Route 124 from Minersville to Antiquity are flooded.
44 ft
West Virginia Route 62 is flooded just below Racine Lock at West Creek. More areas along Ohio Route 124 are flooded.
42 ft
Ohio Route 124 near Minersville is flooded.
41 ft
Ohio State Route 124 at Antiquity starts to flood. Areas of Ravenswood are flooded upstream from Racine Lock.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 20, 2004 | 50.23 ft | 393,000 cfs |
| Jan 9, 2005 | 48.87 ft | 375,000 cfs |
| Feb 27, 1979 | 48.2 ft | 366,000 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Ohio River at Racine Lock?
The Ohio River at Racine Lock gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03159870) 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 Racine Lock?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Ohio River at Racine Lock is 41 feet. Action stage begins at 38 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 44 feet, and major flooding at 48 feet.
How do I get alerts when Ohio River rises?
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Where is the Ohio River at Racine Lock gauge located?
The gauge is located in Mason County, West Virginia at coordinates 38.9167°N, 81.9122°W. USGS site number: 03159870. 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.