River stage
Golconda, Ohio River
- River level
- 30.17 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +0.20 ft
- Recent high
- 33.21 ft
- Recent low
- 29.73 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS GOLI2
- 30-day change
- -0.18 ft
- Average
- 30.47 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 62.60 ft
In brief
The Ohio River at Golconda, IL read 30.17 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 5.83 ft below action stage. That is 0.18 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge GOLI2
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 62.60 ft | 1937-02-02 |
| 2 | 56.87 ft | 2011-05-06 |
| 3 | 56.80 ft | 1913-04-06 |
| 4 | 54.40 ft | 1950-01-19 |
| 5 | 53.58 ft | 1997-03-12 |
| 6 | 53.20 ft | 1945-03-15 |
| 7 | 52.66 ft | 2018-03-04 |
| 8 | 52.40 ft | 1964-03-20 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 46.00 ft
Flooding begins to affect Rosiclare Illinois.
- 49.00 ft
Several families are evacuated in Hall Town.
- 53.00 ft
The levee at the marina is under water.
- 55.60 ft
The town of Golconda begins closing their flood wall.
- 60.00 ft
Major flooding occurs. This is the critical stage for Reevesville Illinois and Carrsville Kentucky
- 66.00 ft
The top of the protection is reached in Golconda.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ohio River flooding at Golconda?
No. The Ohio River at Golconda is at 30.17 ft, 5.83 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Golconda?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 36 ft, minor flooding 40 ft, moderate flooding 49 ft and major flooding 55 ft.
What is the highest the Ohio River has been at Golconda?
The highest crest on record is 62.6 ft, on 1937-02-02.
Is the Ohio River high or low right now at Golconda?
At 30.17 ft it is higher than 33% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge GOLI2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 03384500). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.