RIVER GAUGE · OHIO RIVER
Ohio River at Racine Lock
Mason County, West Virginia
Water level15.50 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action38 ft
Minor flood41 ft
Moderate flood44 ft
Major flood48 ft
The past week
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | 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 |
More on Ohio River
UpstreamOhio River at Belleville Lock
DownstreamOhio River at Pomeroy
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