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Hellbranch Run near Harrisburg OH water level

River gauge, Hellbranch Run, Ohio, United States

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Right now

High for mid-October

Water level

4.47ft Down 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours

Flow
12.2 cfs
3 4 5 6

History

History
4.504.55ftOct 16Oct 16Oct 17Oct 18Oct 184.504.55ftOct 16Oct 17Oct 18
Water level

What this means

Hellbranch Run near Harrisburg OH is above normal at 4.47 ft.

It has dropped 0.06 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 4.47 ft and 4.60 ft.

That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.

Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Floating and fishing near Hellbranch Run near Harrisburg OH

Experienced paddlers may enjoy higher water, but many outfitters stop rentals once a river runs this high.

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:47 AM Sunset 06:50 PM Daylight 11 hr, 4 min First quarter 54%

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Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Scioto River at Columbus OHRiver gauge, Scioto River 5.44 ft Below flood stage −0.25 ft 9 mi
Little Darby Creek at West Jefferson OHRiver gauge, Little Darby Creek 183 cfs Very high −30.0 cfs 9 mi
Scioto River near Commercial Point OHRiver gauge, Scioto River 756 cfs Normal −201.0 cfs 9 mi
Big Darby Creek at Darbyville OHRiver gauge, Big Darby Creek 3.19 ft Below flood stage −0.18 ft 10 mi
Deer Creek at Mount Sterling OHRiver gauge, Deer Creek 47.3 cfs Normal −14.7 cfs 11 mi
Big Walnut Creek at Rees OHRiver gauge, Big Walnut Creek 247 cfs High −62.0 cfs 11 mi
Scioto River at 5th Ave at Columbus OHRiver gauge, Scioto River 140 cfs Normal −38.0 cfs 11 mi
Olentangy River at J H Herrick Dr at Columbus OHRiver gauge, Olentangy River 79.7 cfs High −15.1 cfs 13 mi

Questions and answers

Is gage height the same as water depth?

No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.

What is the water level of Hellbranch Run near Harrisburg OH today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 07:00 PM EDT, the water level was 4.47 ft. Down 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Hellbranch Run near Harrisburg OH rising or falling?

Down 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Hellbranch Run near Harrisburg OH normal?

High for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.

How often is this data updated?

The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.

Where does this data come from?

The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
Operator
U.S. Geological Survey
Station code
usgs:03230450 (Agency page)
Coordinates
39.84783, -83.15733 (WGS84)
Vertical datum
NAVD88
Update interval
every 15 minutes
Licence
Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision

Published series

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Water level 4.47 ft 2026-10-18 23:00 Provisional
Flow 12.2 cfs 2026-10-18 23:00 Provisional

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How to cite

U.S. Geological Survey: Hellbranch Run near Harrisburg OH (usgs:03230450). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/ohio/hellbranch-run-near-harrisburg-oh

How we check values

Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.