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Hocking River at Enterprise OH water level

River gauge, Hocking River, Ohio, United States

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Right now

Below flood stage

Water level

1.66ft Down 0.15 ft over the last 24 hours

Flow
333 cfs
0 10 20 Highest onrecord 22.00 ft Minor floodstage 12.00 ft

History

History
1.71.8ftOct 16Oct 16Oct 16Oct 17Oct 171.71.8ftOct 16Oct 16Oct 17
Water level Minor flood stage

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 %.

RankLevelDate
122.00 ftMarch 13, 1907
221.31 ftMarch 10, 1964
320.00 ftMarch 6, 1945
419.94 ftApril 20, 1940
518.31 ftMay 24, 1968
618.14 ftJanuary 6, 2005
717.87 ftMay 28, 1968
817.64 ftJanuary 22, 1937
917.04 ftApril 4, 2018
1017.00 ftApril 13, 1948

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

17 Sat 52° 42° – Wind 13 mph
18 Sun 59° 35° – Wind 6 mph
19 Mon 64° 39° – Wind 5 mph
20 Tue 65° 40° – Wind 6 mph
21 Wed 66° 42° – Wind 5 mph
22 Thu 66° 42° – Wind 5 mph
23 Fri 67° 44° – Wind 5 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:42 AM Sunset 06:49 PM Daylight 11 hr, 7 min First quarter 44%

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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

ParameterLast valueTime (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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