West Branch Mahoning River near Ravenna OH water level

Name: West Branch Mahoning River near Ravenna OH water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, West Branch Mahoning River, Ohio, United States

Directions

Normal for mid-October

Water level

1.78ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 06:00 PM EDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 7.8 cfs
Water temperature: 52 °F

History

7 days 30 days 1 year Years compared

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Water level Normal range (10–90 %)

What this means

The gauge at West Branch Mahoning River near Ravenna OH reads 1.78 ft, a normal level for mid-October.

On the same day last year the reading was 1.91 ft, a difference of −0.13 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 1.63 ft and 2.06 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The water temperature at the gauge is 52 °F.

Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Same day last year: 1.91 ft−0.13 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 1.63 ft – 2.06 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 1.53 ft – 5.25 ft

What the stage means on the water

A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

20 Tue 65° 34° – Wind 6 mph

21 Wed 65° 39° – Wind 6 mph

22 Thu 66° 42° – Wind 7 mph

23 Fri 64° 43° – Wind 7 mph

24 Sat 66° 39° – Wind 7 mph

25 Sun 68° 44° – Wind 9 mph

26 Mon 69° 49° – Wind 12 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:42 AM Sunset 06:38 PM Daylight 10 hr, 56 min Waxing gibbous 72%

Map

Other gauges on the West Branch Mahoning River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
West Branch Mahoning River at Wayland OHRiver gauge, West Branch Mahoning River	2.06 ft	Below flood stage	−0.97 ft	7 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Michael J Kirwan Reservoir at Wayland OHReservoir, Michael J Kirwan Reservoir	980.83 ft	High	−0.10 ft	6.1 mi
Milton Reservoir near Pricetown OHReservoir, Milton Reservoir	946.84 ft	Normal	−0.15 ft	12 mi
Mahoning River at Pricetown OHRiver gauge, Mahoning River	3.80 ft	Below flood stage	−0.05 ft	12 mi
Cuyahoga River at Hiram Rapids OHRiver gauge, Cuyahoga River	1.67 ft	Below flood stage	−0.05 ft	12 mi
Mahoning River below Berlin Dam near Berlin Center OHRiver gauge, Mahoning River	2.86 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	13 mi
Berlin Lake near Berlin Center OHLake, Berlin Lake	1,016.52 ft	Normal	−0.32 ft	13 mi
Eagle Creek at Phalanx Station OHRiver gauge, Eagle Creek	4.11 ft	Below flood stage	−0.04 ft	14 mi
Mahoning River at Alliance OHRiver gauge, Mahoning River	3.67 ft	Normal	−0.01 ft	17 mi

Questions and answers

Is the West Branch Mahoning River near Ravenna OH higher than last year?

No, it is 0.13 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 1.91 ft.

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 West Branch Mahoning River near Ravenna OH today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 06:00 PM EDT, the water level was 1.78 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is West Branch Mahoning River near Ravenna OH rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of West Branch Mahoning River near Ravenna OH normal?

Normal for mid-October. Compared with 5 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.

Where does this data come from?

The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:03092090 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 41.16145, -81.19705 (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	1.78 ft	2026-10-20 22:00	Provisional
Flow	7.8 cfs	2026-10-20 22:00	Provisional
Water temperature	52 °F	2026-10-20 22:00	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: West Branch Mahoning River near Ravenna OH (usgs:03092090). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/ohio/west-branch-mahoning-river-near-ravenna-oh

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