Ohio River at Wheeling
West Virginia — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Ohio County, West Virginia on the Ohio River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 03112500, 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
42 ft
Moderate Flood
40 ft
Minor Flood
36 ft
Action Stage
26.7 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
47.7 ft
Many areas of Warwood West Virginia are flooded.
46.7 ft
All major streets in business district flood.
42.7 ft
Much of southern half of Wheeling Island is flooded and up to Erie Street on the northern half of the island. Low lying sections of South Wheeling are flooded.
42 ft
Flooding reaches the intersection of 39th and McColloch Streets and the intersection of Georgia and North Front Streets in Wheeling.
41 ft
Water street in Wheeling is flooded near the intersctions with 12th, 21st, 45th, and 48th Streets.
40 ft
Backwater flooding begins to affect Main Street near the water treatment plant in Wheeling.
39 ft
The southern tip of Wheeling Island including Wheeling Downs Racetrack and Gaming and Wheeling Stadium are flooded.
38 ft
Portions of Jacob and Wood Streets, south of 43rd Street begin to flood. Wheeling island Casino has to be closed.
37.7 ft
Basement flooding begins in businesses along Main Street.
36.6 ft
Wheeling Downs Racetrack on Wheeling Island floods.
36 ft
Flooding begins in the vicinity or 25th and Market Streets, 34th and Market Streets, 36th and Chapline Streets in Wheeling. Water covers the lower parking lot at the Wheeling Island Casino.
34 ft
Sewers begin to back up in the lower end of Wheeling Island.
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 18, 1936 | 55.2 ft | — |
| Mar 18, 1936 | 55.2 ft | — |
| Dec 30, 1942 | 51.5 ft | — |
| Dec 30, 1942 | 51.5 ft | — |
| Mar 27, 1913 | 51.2 ft | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Ohio River at Wheeling?
The Ohio River at Wheeling gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03112500) 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 Wheeling?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Ohio River at Wheeling is 36 feet. Action stage begins at 26.7 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 40 feet, and major flooding at 42 feet.
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Where is the Ohio River at Wheeling gauge located?
The gauge is located in Ohio County, West Virginia at coordinates 40.0572°N, 80.7286°W. USGS site number: 03112500. 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
- 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.