Scioto River at La Rue OH water level

Name: Scioto River at La Rue OH water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Scioto River, Ohio, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

1.71ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 18, 2026, 07:00 AM EDT (49 min ago)

Flow: 32.5 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Scioto River at La Rue OH, where the gauge shows 1.71 ft.

It is 10.29 ft below the flood stage of 12.00 ft.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 1.62 ft – 2.13 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: 14.70 ftFebruary 26, 1929

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: River gage flooded. Historic flooding in La Rue.
17.80 ft: Record flood. Most of La Rue inundated with severe damage to many homes and property.
17.00 ft: FEMA 0.2 percent flood level.
15.50 ft: FEMA 1 percent flood level.
14.50 ft: Major flood losses in the Village of La Rue expected. Many roads become inundated. Floodwaters effectively surround the town. The river will flood portions of northern La Rue which will affect lower areas in the center of the city. Southern portions of the town also affected. Several access roads inundated.
14.00 ft: River out of banks in La Rue. Water will spread into Front Street and West School Street. Access in and out of La Rue cut off in Several areas.
13.00 ft: River at bankfull in the Village of La Rue. Widespread flooding on area roads including School Street.
12.00 ft: Flooding occurs in lowland areas south of the Village of La Rue. Roads inundated include High Street, Larue Prospect Road, and parts of Vine Street.
11.00 ft: Flooding occurs in agricultural areas near the river.
1.71 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: 19 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	14.70 ft	February 26, 1929
2	14.68 ft	March 12, 1939
3	14.60 ft	December 1, 1927
4	14.50 ft	January 9, 1930
5	14.18 ft	December 22, 2013
6	14.13 ft	February 28, 2011
7	13.87 ft	November 2, 2018
8	13.84 ft	February 14, 1950
9	13.82 ft	June 17, 2015
10	13.79 ft	June 3, 1947

Weather at the gauge

Rain in the last 3 days: 0.38 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.

17 Sat 53° 39° – Wind 15 mph

18 Sun 57° 36° – Wind 11 mph

19 Mon 65° 35° – Wind 6 mph

20 Tue 66° 45° – Wind 8 mph

21 Wed 65° 44° – Wind 6 mph

22 Thu 65° 42° – Wind 6 mph

23 Fri 68° 45° – Wind 6 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:48 AM Sunset 06:50 PM Daylight 11 hr, 2 min First quarter 49%

Map

Other gauges on the Scioto River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Scioto River at Kenton OHRiver gauge, Scioto River	46.7 cfs	Very high	+5.2 cfs	13 mi
Scioto River near Prospect OHRiver gauge, Scioto River	1.47 ft	Below flood stage	−0.04 ft	14 mi
Scioto River below O'Shaughnessy Dam near Dublin OHRiver gauge, Scioto River	92.6 cfs	Normal	−29.4 cfs	33 mi
Scioto River at 5th Ave at Columbus OHRiver gauge, Scioto River	148 cfs	Normal	−49.0 cfs	44 mi
Scioto River at Columbus OHRiver gauge, Scioto River	5.57 ft	Below flood stage	−0.14 ft	50 mi
Scioto River near Commercial Point OHRiver gauge, Scioto River	863 cfs	Normal	−94.0 cfs	59 mi
Scioto River at Circleville OHRiver gauge, Scioto River	2.64 ft	Below flood stage	−0.18 ft	71 mi
Scioto River at Chillicothe OHRiver gauge, Scioto River	3.36 ft	Below flood stage	−0.14 ft	88 mi
Scioto River at Higby OHRiver gauge, Scioto River	2,350 cfs	High	−300.0 cfs	98 mi
Scioto River at Piketon OHRiver gauge, Scioto River	2.96 ft	Below flood stage	−0.18 ft	106 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Sandusky River near Upper Sandusky OHRiver gauge, Sandusky River	1.40 ft	Below flood stage	−0.08 ft	20 mi
Mill Creek above Marysville OHRiver gauge, Mill Creek	13.5 cfs	Very high	−0.5 cfs	22 mi
Olentangy River near Delaware OHRiver gauge, Olentangy River	23.8 cfs	Normal	−1.2 cfs	22 mi
Tymochtee Creek at Crawford OHRiver gauge, Tymochtee Creek	2.16 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	24 mi
Mill Creek near Bellepoint OHRiver gauge, Mill Creek	43.5 cfs	Very high	+14.6 cfs	25 mi
Sandusky River near Bucyrus OHRiver gauge, Sandusky River	0.69 ft	Below flood stage	−0.06 ft	25 mi
Blanchard River below Mt. Blanchard OHRiver gauge, Blanchard River	2.88 ft	Below flood stage	−0.04 ft	26 mi
Alum Creek near Kilbourne OHRiver gauge, Alum Creek	8.7 cfs	Normal	+0.3 cfs	29 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Scioto River at La Rue OH?

The official flood stage is 12.00 ft. The level is currently 10.29 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 Scioto River at La Rue OH today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 07:00 AM EDT, the water level was 1.71 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Scioto River at La Rue OH rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Scioto River at La Rue OH normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Scioto River at La Rue OH?

The highest level on record is 14.70 ft on February 26, 1929.

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:03217500 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 40.57194, -83.38417 (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	1.71 ft	2026-10-18 11:00	Provisional
Flow	32.5 cfs	2026-10-18 11:00	Provisional

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