Willow Run near Dellroy OH water level
River gauge, Willow Run, Ohio, United States
Right now
Low for mid-October
Water level
- Water temperature
- 49 °F
History
20252026
What this means
At 2.69 ft, Willow Run near Dellroy OH is below normal for mid-October.
That puts it 0.28 ft below the median of 2.97 ft for mid-October, based on 9 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 2.47 ft (+0.22 ft).
The level is falling, down 0.04 ft over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 2.66 ft and 2.85 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 49 °F.
Compared with 9 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 2.97 ft0.28 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 2.47 ft – 3.31 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (9 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 2.47 ft+0.22 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 2.66 ft – 2.85 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 2.50 ft – 7.77 ft
What the stage means on the water
Low water means more dragging on shallow riffles and slower floats. Fish crowd into the deeper runs, and warm, low water stresses them, so play and release them quickly.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Fork at Dellroy OHRiver gauge, Indian Fork | 6.76 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 1.7 mi |
| Unnamed Tributary near Dellroy OHRiver gauge, Unnamed Tributary | 4.99 ft | Normal | −0.04 ft | 3.5 mi |
| Bear Hole Run near Carrollton OHRiver gauge, Bear Hole Run | 1.81 ft | High | −0.03 ft | 4.5 mi |
| North Fork McGuire Creek near Carrollton OHRiver gauge, North Fork McGuire Creek | 2.03 ft | Normal | −0.09 ft | 6.1 mi |
| Indian Fork below Atwood Dam near New Cumberland OHRiver gauge, Indian Fork | 6.0 cfs | Normal | −3.3 cfs | 6.2 mi |
| Sandy Creek at Waynesburg OHRiver gauge, Sandy Creek | 1.57 ft | Below flood stage | +0.02 ft | 7 mi |
| McGuire Creek near Leesville OHRiver gauge, McGuire Creek | 8.6 cfs | Normal | −0.8 cfs | 7 mi |
| McGuire Creek above Leesville Lake OHRiver gauge, McGuire Creek | 3.90 ft | High | −0.03 ft | 9 mi |
Questions and answers
How does Willow Run near Dellroy OH compare with last year?
It is 0.22 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 2.47 ft.
What is a normal level for Willow Run near Dellroy OH in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 2.97 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 2.47 ft and 3.31 ft, based on 9 years of records.
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 Willow Run near Dellroy OH today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 12:45 PM EDT, the water level was 2.69 ft. Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Willow Run near Dellroy OH rising or falling?
Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Willow Run near Dellroy OH normal?
Low for mid-October. Compared with 9 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.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:03120869(Agency page)- Coordinates
40.57806, -81.19278(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 | 2.69 ft | 2026-10-18 16:45 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 49 °F | 2026-10-18 16:45 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Willow Run near Dellroy OH (usgs:03120869). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/ohio/willow-run-near-dellroy-oh
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