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Bear Hole Run near Carrollton OH water level

River gauge, Bear Hole Run, Ohio, United States

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High for mid-October

Water level

1.81ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Water temperature
46 °F
1.7 1.8

History

1.71.8ftOct 13Oct 14Oct 16Oct 18Oct 191.71.8ftOct 13Oct 16Oct 19
1.61.8ftSep 20Sep 27Oct 4Oct 12Oct 191.61.8ftSep 20Oct 4Oct 19
12ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 202612ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026
12ftJanMarMayJulSepNov202612ftJanAprJulOct2026

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Water level Normal range (10–90 %)

What this means

High water at Bear Hole Run near Carrollton OH: the latest reading is 1.81 ft, above normal for mid-October.

That puts it 0.10 ft above the median of 1.71 ft for mid-October, based on 9 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 1.76 ft (+0.05 ft).

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 1.79 ft – 1.91 ft.

That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 46 °F.

Compared with 9 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date
1.71 ft0.10 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date
1.63 ft – 1.82 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (9 years of records)
Same day last year
1.76 ft+0.05 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days
1.79 ft – 1.91 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
1.61 ft – 2.84 ft

Paddling and fishing conditions

Above-normal flows push fish to the edges and make wading risky. Wait for the river to drop and clear.

Weather at the gauge

Rain in the last 3 days: 0.11 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.

19 Mon 65° 33° – Wind 5 mph
20 Tue 64° 38° – Wind 7 mph
21 Wed 65° 40° – Wind 6 mph
22 Thu 64° 38° – Wind 7 mph
23 Fri 64° 42° – Wind 7 mph
24 Sat 65° 41° – Wind 7 mph
25 Sun 65° 41° – Wind 8 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:40 AM Sunset 06:40 PM Daylight 11 hr First quarter 61%

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Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
North Fork McGuire Creek near Carrollton OHRiver gauge, North Fork McGuire Creek 2.01 ft Normal −0.02 ft 1.7 mi
Indian Fork at Dellroy OHRiver gauge, Indian Fork 6.77 ft High +0.01 ft 3.0 mi
Willow Run near Dellroy OHRiver gauge, Willow Run 2.67 ft Low −0.02 ft 4.5 mi
McGuire Creek above Leesville Lake OHRiver gauge, McGuire Creek 3.89 ft High −0.01 ft 4.7 mi
McGuire Creek near Leesville OHRiver gauge, McGuire Creek 8.6 cfs Normal ±0 5.1 mi
Unnamed Tributary near Dellroy OHRiver gauge, Unnamed Tributary 4.96 ft Normal −0.03 ft 7 mi
Indian Fork below Atwood Dam near New Cumberland OHRiver gauge, Indian Fork 9.8 cfs Normal +5.5 cfs 8 mi
Sandy Creek at Waynesburg OHRiver gauge, Sandy Creek 1.43 ft Below flood stage −0.12 ft 12 mi

Questions and answers

How does Bear Hole Run near Carrollton OH compare with last year?

It is 0.05 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 1.76 ft.

What is a normal level for Bear Hole Run near Carrollton OH in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 1.71 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 1.63 ft and 1.82 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 Bear Hole Run near Carrollton OH today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 01:15 PM EDT, the water level was 1.81 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Bear Hole Run near Carrollton OH rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Bear Hole Run near Carrollton OH normal?

High 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:03119979 (Agency page)
Coordinates
40.52889, -81.13694 (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 1.81 ft 2026-10-19 17:15 Provisional
Water temperature 46 °F 2026-10-19 17:15 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Bear Hole Run near Carrollton OH (usgs:03119979). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/ohio/bear-hole-run-near-carrollton-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.

Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer