River stage
Pittsburgh, Ohio River
- River level
- 16.88 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +0.11 ft
- Recent high
- 18.09 ft
- Recent low
- 15.98 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS PTTP1
- 30-day change
- -0.19 ft
- Average
- 16.71 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 46.00 ft
In brief
The Ohio River at Pittsburgh, PA read 16.88 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 1.12 ft below action stage. That is 0.19 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge PTTP1
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 46.00 ft | 1936-03-18 |
| 2 | 38.50 ft | 1907-03-15 |
| 3 | 36.60 ft | 1942-12-31 |
| 4 | 35.82 ft | 1972-06-24 |
| 5 | 35.40 ft | 1902-03-01 |
| 6 | 35.10 ft | 1937-04-27 |
| 7 | 34.60 ft | 1996-01-20 |
| 8 | 34.50 ft | 1937-01-26 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 18.00 ft
Water begins to flow onto the Monongahela Parking Wharf.
- 19.00 ft
Water begins to flow onto the North Shore Riverwalk between the stadiums.
- 19.50 ft
The Monongahela Parking Wharf is completely flooded.
- 20.00 ft
Water is up to one foot deep in the lower areas of the North Shore Riverwalk.
- 22.00 ft
The Tenth Street Bypass floods.
- 22.50 ft
The fountain plaza is flooded.
- 24.00 ft
Water enters the outer pool of the fountain.
- 24.90 ft
Water enters the inner pool of the fountain.
- 25.00 ft
The Parkway Central (also known as the bathtub) is closed by flooding. Lower North Side businesses are affected.
- 27.60 ft
The fountain in Point State Park is completely submerged.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ohio River flooding at Pittsburgh?
No. The Ohio River at Pittsburgh is at 16.88 ft, 1.12 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Pittsburgh?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 18 ft, minor flooding 22 ft, moderate flooding 25 ft and major flooding 28 ft.
What is the highest the Ohio River has been at Pittsburgh?
The highest crest on record is 46.0 ft, on 1936-03-18.
Is the Ohio River high or low right now at Pittsburgh?
At 16.88 ft it is higher than 75% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge PTTP1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 03085152). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.