River stage
Hocking River
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 3 of 3
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 3 of 3 gauges on the Hocking River reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Hocking River levels, gauge by gauge
The Hocking River is measured at 3 gauges. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Athens | 4.04 ft | normal, falling |
| Enterprise | 1.26 ft | normal, falling |
| Lancaster | 4.99 ft | no flood stage set |
Recent levels on the Hocking River
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Athens, OH, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Licking River (OH) 3 gauges
- Muskingum River 5 gauges
- Big Darby Creek 1 gauge
- Big Walnut Creek (OH) 4 gauges
- Scioto River 12 gauges
- Wills Creek (OH) 4 gauges
- Paint Creek 6 gauges
- Olentangy River 5 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Hocking River flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 3 reporting gauges on the Hocking River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Hocking River?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Athens is at 4.04 ft; Enterprise is at 1.26 ft.
Where is the Hocking River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 3 gauges on the Hocking River in Ohio.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.
River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.