Ohio River at Marietta water level
River gauge, Ohio River, Ohio, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
History
The forecast expects the river to rise to 17.50 ft by Sunday, October 18 at 08:00 AM. Issued Saturday, October 17 at 10:20 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Ohio River at Marietta, where the gauge shows 16.95 ft.
It is 18.05 ft below the flood stage of 35.00 ft.
It is still going down, by 0.32 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 17.50 ft by Sunday, October 18 at 08:00 AM. The 30-day range is 16.73 ft – 17.45 ft.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 58.30 ftMarch 29, 1913
- Forecast peak
- 17.50 ftSunday, October 18 at 08:00 AM
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
For reference, flood stage is 35.00 ft.
What happens at each level
- 42.00 ft
- Most business, homes, and roads are flooded throughout Marietta at stages 42 feet and above.
- 41.00 ft
- Several sections and business along Front, Greene, Hart, Butler and Second Streets and Elemwood Avenue are flooded. Portions of Fifth, Buckley, Knox, Fair and Ohio Streets are flooded.
- 40.00 ft
- Major flooding is occuring. Wayne Street at Eighth Street, Greene Street at Second, Seventh and Pike Streets, Front Street at Monroe Street and at the Armory, Pennsylvania Avenue at Linwood Street and at Eton Street, Second Street at Butler Street, and Scammel Street at Second and Third Streets are all flooded. On the West Side, Harmar Street at Maple and Pearl Streets, and Market Street at Fort Square are flooded.
- 39.00 ft
- Pike street at Lafayette, Greene at Third Street, Jefferson Street at East Eight Street, Third Street between Butler and Church Streets, and Second Street at Wooster Street are all flooded.
- 38.00 ft
- Elmwood Avenue at Ash, Hart, Pike and Charles Streets at Seventh Street, Church at Second Street, Butler at Fifth Street, Ohio Street at Second and Third Streets are all flooded.
- 37.00 ft
- Hart Street at Ash and Fourth Streets, Stark and Jefferson Streets at Seventh Street, Fourth Street at Butler Street, Second and Third Streets at Church Street, Spike Streeet at Olney Street, Lafayette and Wayne Streets at Eighth Street, Greene Street at Fifth and Sixth Streets are flooded.
- 36.00 ft
- Pike Street at the entrance to Phillips Elementary School, Elmwood Avenue and Hart Street start to flood. Eighth at Ohio and Stark Streets start to flood. Second and Third Streets between Green and Butler floods.
- 35.00 ft
- Stark Street at 7th Street, Pike Street at Wayne, Elmwood Avenue and Greene Street at the center of Don Drumm Field are flooded.
- 16.95 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 | 58.30 ft | March 29, 1913 |
| 2 | 43.60 ft | January 8, 2005 |
| 3 | 40.07 ft | April 5, 2024 |
| 4 | 39.58 ft | February 18, 2018 |
| 5 | 37.89 ft | April 14, 2024 |
| 6 | 37.34 ft | March 13, 2011 |
| 7 | 36.40 ft | April 5, 2018 |
| 8 | 36.08 ft | January 13, 2005 |
| 9 | 35.35 ft | September 12, 2018 |
| 10 | 33.31 ft | February 8, 2008 |
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on the Ohio River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio River at New Cumberland Lock & Dam (Upper)River gauge, Ohio River | 12.30 ft | No reference yet | −0.11 ft | 89 mi |
| Ohio River at New Cumberland Lock & Dam (Lower)River gauge, Ohio River | 14.75 ft | Below flood stage | +0.22 ft | 89 mi |
| Ohio River at Pike Island Dam near Wheeling (Upper)River gauge, Ohio River | 12.73 ft | No reference yet | +0.19 ft | 65 mi |
| Ohio River at Pike Island Lock & Dam (Lower)River gauge, Ohio River | 15.50 ft | Below flood stage | −0.44 ft | 65 mi |
| Ohio River at WheelingRiver gauge, Ohio River | 17.19 ft | Below flood stage | −0.32 ft | 59 mi |
| Ohio River at Hannibal Lock and Dam (Upper)River gauge, Ohio River | 13.10 ft | No reference yet | −0.15 ft | 36 mi |
| Ohio River at Hannibal Lock and Dam (Lower)River gauge, Ohio River | 13.86 ft | Below flood stage | −0.35 ft | 36 mi |
| Ohio River above SardisRiver gauge, Ohio River | 6,690 cfs | Low | −5,910.0 cfs | 35 mi |
| Ohio River at ParkersburgRiver gauge, Ohio River | 21.81 ft | High | −0.21 ft | 11 mi |
| Ohio River at Point PleasantRiver gauge, Ohio River | 24.82 ft | Very low | −0.24 ft | 54 mi |
| Ohio River at HuntingtonRiver gauge, Ohio River | 27.32 ft | High | +0.07 ft | 89 mi |
| Ohio River at IrontonRiver gauge, Ohio River | 34.61 ft | High | −0.02 ft | 90 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duck Creek below Whipple OHRiver gauge, Duck Creek | 2.40 ft | Below flood stage | −0.24 ft | 7 mi |
| Muskingum River at Beverly OHRiver gauge, Muskingum River | 15.57 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 14 mi |
| East Fork Duck Creek near Harrietsville OHRiver gauge, East Fork Duck Creek | 3.89 ft | Below flood stage | −0.22 ft | 15 mi |
| West Fork Duck Creek at Macksburg OHRiver gauge, West Fork Duck Creek | 7.88 ft | Below flood stage | −0.08 ft | 15 mi |
| Little Tygart Creek at Mineral WellsRiver gauge, Little Tygart Creek | 1.25 ft | Below flood stage | −0.07 ft | 17 mi |
| Little Muskingum River at Bloomfield OHRiver gauge, Little Muskingum River | 3.68 ft | Below flood stage | −0.18 ft | 17 mi |
| Little Kanawha River at PalestineRiver gauge, Little Kanawha River | 16.88 ft | Below flood stage | −0.82 ft | 24 mi |
| Middle Island Creek at LittleRiver gauge, Middle Island Creek | 3.70 ft | Below flood stage | −0.29 ft | 25 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Ohio River at Marietta?
The official flood stage is 35.00 ft. The level is currently 18.05 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 Marietta today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 08:00 AM EDT, the water level was 16.95 ft. Down 0.32 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Ohio River at Marietta rising or falling?
Down 0.32 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Ohio River at Marietta 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 Marietta?
The highest level on record is 58.30 ft on March 29, 1913.
Is Ohio River at Marietta expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to rise to 17.50 ft by Sunday, October 18 at 08:00 AM.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:03150700(Agency page)- Coordinates
39.40952, -81.45762(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 | 16.95 ft | 2026-10-18 12:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Ohio River at Marietta (usgs:03150700). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/ohio/ohio-river-at-marietta
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