Hocking River at Enterprise OH water level
River gauge, Hocking River, Ohio, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 333 cfs
History
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Hocking River at Enterprise OH, where the gauge shows 1.66 ft.
It is 10.34 ft below the flood stage of 12.00 ft.
It is still going down, by 0.15 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 1.66 ft – 1.96 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 22.00 ftMarch 13, 1907
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
For reference, flood stage is 12.00 ft.
What happens at each level
- 22.00 ft
- This is similar to the FEMA 1 percent flood. Flooding of portions of Route 33 extends to near Haydenville. Major flooding occurs in Logan, Rockbridge, Haydenville and Enterprise. Evacuations may be necessary or property may need to be moved to higher ground. Portions of State Route 93 and State Route 664 are impacted in addition to flooding of low-lying roads near the river.
- 21.00 ft
- Major flooding occurs with much of Enterprise, Logan and Rockbridge affected. Several homes and businesses in these communities are flooded with evacuations possibly necessary. Portions of Old Route 33 are covered with water, as well as portions of State Route 93 and other low-lying roads near the river.
- 19.00 ft
- Many homes and structures in Rockbridge are flooded. Portions of Front Street in Logan become flooded including some homes and businesses. Evacuations may become necessary along Mineral Avenue. Low-lying roads along the river between Rockbridge and Logan become flooded. Flooding continues along Haydenville Road, State Route 93 and Voris Road.
- 18.00 ft
- Several homes in Rockbridge are flooded, especially near and east of Jackson Street. Portions of Front Street in Logan are flooded. Long stretches of Chieftain Drive is flooded. Flooding of a few homes and businesses occurs in Logan. Evacuations may be necessary along Mineral Avenue. Much of Rockbridge is flooded. Flooding also worsens along State Route 93 and Voris Road.
- 17.00 ft
- Flooding continues in the Village of Rockbridge, especially between east of Jackson Street, with water surrounding homes and buildings on Mill and Main Streets. Several roads both upstream and downstream of Logan become flooded, especially along Chieftain Drive. Flooding will also affect low areas along Haydenville Road near Enterprise and State Route 93 near Logan and Voris Road in Enterprise. Kachelmacher and Mingo Parks in Logan are flooded.
- 16.00 ft
- Flooding affects Voris Road in Enterprise. Flooding affects some low areas of Chieftan Drive, Haydenville and Enterprise roads and State Route 93 near Logan.
- 15.00 ft
- Water spills onto some side roads to Route 33 near Enterprise. Some areas of Rockbridge experience flooding, as well as some low-lying roads near Sugar Grove. Portions of Route 93 south of Logan become flooded, with water approaching Chieftan Drive.
- 14.00 ft
- Water spills into Kachemacher Park in Logan and onto low-lying roads near Haydenville Road at some locations along the river. Also, water will be across State Route 93 just south of Logan. Lowland flooding also occurs in Rockbridge.
- 13.00 ft
- Flooding begins on State Route 93 just south of Logan. Lowland flooding can be expected in portions of West Logan, with lowland flooding near Rockbridge. Chieftan Drive and Zeller road along the river are also flooded.
- 12.50 ft
- Flooding extends well into the floodplain along the river. Flood waters extend to near the skirting of a couple of homes along the river in Rockbridge and closes Voris Road, Roley Road and Dupler Road.
- 12.00 ft
- The river comes out of its banks and begins to cover the flood plain area mainly near Rockbridge, with low areas near Enterprise also affected.
- 1.66 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: 16 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22.00 ft | March 13, 1907 |
| 2 | 21.31 ft | March 10, 1964 |
| 3 | 20.00 ft | March 6, 1945 |
| 4 | 19.94 ft | April 20, 1940 |
| 5 | 18.31 ft | May 24, 1968 |
| 6 | 18.14 ft | January 6, 2005 |
| 7 | 17.87 ft | May 28, 1968 |
| 8 | 17.64 ft | January 22, 1937 |
| 9 | 17.04 ft | April 4, 2018 |
| 10 | 17.00 ft | April 13, 1948 |
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on the Hocking River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hocking River at Lancaster OHRiver gauge, Hocking River | 29.4 cfs | Very high | −4.7 cfs | 12 mi |
| Hocking River at Athens OHRiver gauge, Hocking River | 4.41 ft | Below flood stage | −1.16 ft | 26 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clear Creek near Rockbridge OHRiver gauge, Clear Creek | 63.9 cfs | Very high | −8.2 cfs | 5.8 mi |
| Sunday Creek at Glouster OHRiver gauge, Sunday Creek | 3.63 ft | Below flood stage | −0.29 ft | 21 mi |
| Sunday Creek near Burr Oak OHRiver gauge, Sunday Creek | 7.83 ft | Normal | −0.14 ft | 22 mi |
| Scioto River at Circleville OHRiver gauge, Scioto River | 2.76 ft | Below flood stage | −0.24 ft | 26 mi |
| South Fork Licking River near Buckeye Lake OHRiver gauge, South Fork Licking River | 871.61 ft | High | +0.01 ft | 26 mi |
| Walnut Creek at Ashville OHRiver gauge, Walnut Creek | 160 cfs | Very high | +12.0 cfs | 28 mi |
| South Fork Licking River at Kirkersville OHRiver gauge, South Fork Licking River | 18.7 cfs | High | +4.1 cfs | 28 mi |
| South Fork Licking River near Hebron OHRiver gauge, South Fork Licking River | 2.24 ft | Below flood stage | −0.07 ft | 29 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Hocking River at Enterprise OH?
The official flood stage is 12.00 ft. The level is currently 10.34 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 Hocking River at Enterprise OH today?
On Oct 17, 2026, 07:00 PM EDT, the water level was 1.66 ft. Down 0.15 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Hocking River at Enterprise OH rising or falling?
Down 0.15 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Hocking River at Enterprise OH normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Hocking River at Enterprise OH?
The highest level on record is 22.00 ft on March 13, 1907.
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:03157500(Agency page)- Coordinates
39.56507, -82.47460(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 | 1.66 ft | 2026-10-17 23:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 333 cfs | 2026-10-17 23:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Hocking River at Enterprise OH (usgs:03157500). Accessed October 17, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/ohio/hocking-river-at-enterprise-oh
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