Ohio River at New Cumberland Lock & Dam (Lower) water level

Name: Ohio River at New Cumberland Lock & Dam (Lower) water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Ohio River, Ohio, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

13.19ft Down 0.92 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 06:15 PM EDT (28 min ago)

History

7 days

Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to rise to 13.50 ft by Monday, October 19 at 02:00 PM. Issued Monday, October 19 at 09:56 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Ohio River at New Cumberland Lock & Dam (Lower), where the gauge shows 13.19 ft.

It is 22.81 ft below the flood stage of 36.00 ft.

It is still going down, by 0.92 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 13.50 ft by Monday, October 19 at 02:00 PM. The 30-day range is 13.19 ft – 15.08 ft.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record: 50.20 ftDecember 31, 1942
Forecast peak: 13.50 ftMonday, October 19 at 02:00 PM

Paddling and fishing conditions

Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.

For reference, flood stage is 36.00 ft.

What happens at each level

45.00 ft: Flood waters are approximately one foot deep at the flood indicator pole near the old senior center on Route 2.
42.00 ft: Lock walls overtopped. Flood waters are approximately one foot deep at the flood indicator pole near Harrison and South Chester Streets.
41.00 ft: Flood waters are approximately one foot deep at the flood indicator pole near Jefferson Street and Route 2.
40.00 ft: Flood waters are approximately one foot deep at the flood indicator pole near Adams Street and Route 2.
39.00 ft: Flood waters are approximately one foot deep near the flood indicator pole on South Chestnut Street at the bottom of Chelsea Hill.
38.00 ft: Flood waters are approximately one foot deep near the flood indicator pole on may street.
37.00 ft: Navigation suspended, lock out of service. Flood waters are approximately one foot deep near the flood pole indicator at the south end of South Chestnut Street.
13.19 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: < 5 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	50.20 ft	December 31, 1942
2	46.50 ft	January 26, 1937
3	45.70 ft	March 11, 1964
4	45.60 ft	March 7, 1945
5	45.60 ft	January 20, 1996
6	45.50 ft	April 27, 1937
7	45.40 ft	June 24, 1972
8	44.90 ft	October 17, 1954
9	44.50 ft	September 19, 2004
10	44.40 ft	January 23, 1937

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:38 AM Sunset 06:38 PM Daylight 11 hr First quarter 63%

Map

Other gauges on the Ohio River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Ohio River at Emsworth Dam Upper Pool @ EmsworthRiver gauge, Ohio River	16.63 ft	Normal	+0.34 ft	28 mi
Ohio River at Emsworth Dam Lower Pool @ EmsworthRiver gauge, Ohio River	15.34 ft	High	−0.37 ft	28 mi
Ohio River at SewickleyRiver gauge, Ohio River	14.99 ft	Below flood stage	−0.33 ft	22 mi
Ohio River at Montgomery Lock & Dam, Lower PoolRiver gauge, Ohio River	12.80 ft	Normal	−0.06 ft	15 mi
Ohio River at New Cumberland Lock & Dam (Upper)River gauge, Ohio River	12.20 ft	No reference yet	+0.02 ft	0.1 mi
Ohio River at Pike Island Dam near Wheeling (Upper)River gauge, Ohio River	12.39 ft	No reference yet	−0.47 ft	26 mi
Ohio River at Pike Island Lock & Dam (Lower)River gauge, Ohio River	14.96 ft	Below flood stage	−0.25 ft	26 mi
Ohio River at WheelingRiver gauge, Ohio River	16.98 ft	Below flood stage	−0.24 ft	33 mi
Ohio River at Hannibal Lock and Dam (Upper)River gauge, Ohio River	13.31 ft	No reference yet	+0.18 ft	61 mi
Ohio River at Hannibal Lock and Dam (Lower)River gauge, Ohio River	13.07 ft	Below flood stage	−0.89 ft	61 mi
Ohio River above SardisRiver gauge, Ohio River	76.9 cfs	Very low	−39,523.1 cfs	63 mi
Ohio River at MariettaRiver gauge, Ohio River	16.44 ft	Below flood stage	−0.43 ft	89 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Yellow Creek near Hammondsville OHRiver gauge, Yellow Creek	45.8 cfs	Normal	−7.9 cfs	5.3 mi
Kings Creek at WeirtonRiver gauge, Kings Creek	45.7 cfs	Very high	−10.0 cfs	7 mi
Little Beaver Creek near East Liverpool OHRiver gauge, Little Beaver Creek	224 cfs	Normal	−57.0 cfs	11 mi
Ohio R above Montgomery Dam & Locks at OhioviewRiver gauge, Ohio R	12.53 ft	Normal	−0.01 ft	15 mi
Raccoon Creek at Moffatts MillRiver gauge, Raccoon Creek	2.33 ft	Below flood stage	−0.14 ft	17 mi
Ohio River (lower pool) at SewickleyRiver gauge, Ohio River (lower pool)	13.49 ft	Normal	−0.26 ft	22 mi
Beaver River at Beaver FallsRiver gauge, Beaver River	5.18 ft	Below flood stage	−0.10 ft	23 mi
Short Creek near Dillonvale OHRiver gauge, Short Creek	1.81 ft	Below flood stage	−0.04 ft	24 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Ohio River at New Cumberland Lock & Dam (Lower)?

The official flood stage is 36.00 ft. The level is currently 22.81 ft below it.

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 Ohio River at New Cumberland Lock & Dam (Lower) today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 06:15 PM EDT, the water level was 13.19 ft. Down 0.92 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Ohio River at New Cumberland Lock & Dam (Lower) rising or falling?

Down 0.92 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Ohio River at New Cumberland Lock & Dam (Lower) normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Ohio River at New Cumberland Lock & Dam (Lower)?

The highest level on record is 50.20 ft on December 31, 1942.

Is Ohio River at New Cumberland Lock & Dam (Lower) expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to rise to 13.50 ft by Monday, October 19 at 02:00 PM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:03110690 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 40.52812, -80.62563 (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

Parameter	Last value	Time (UTC)	Quality
Water level	13.19 ft	2026-10-19 22:15	Provisional

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