River stage
Olentangy River
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 5 of 5
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 5 of 5 gauges on the Olentangy River reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Olentangy River levels, gauge by gauge
The Olentangy River is measured at 5 gauges. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Claridon | 1.47 ft | normal, steady |
| Delaware | 1.59 ft | no flood stage set |
| Delaware Lake | 915.36 ft | normal, steady |
| Herrick Drive Columbus | 710.69 ft | no flood stage set |
| Worthington | 1.68 ft | normal, steady |
Recent levels on the Olentangy River
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Claridon, OH, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Big Walnut Creek (OH) 4 gauges
- Scioto River 12 gauges
- Kokosing River 2 gauges
- Big Darby Creek 1 gauge
- Mad River (OH) 5 gauges
- Licking River (OH) 3 gauges
- Sandusky River 4 gauges
- Killbuck Creek 1 gauge
Frequently asked questions
Is the Olentangy River flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 5 reporting gauges on the Olentangy River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Olentangy River?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Claridon is at 1.47 ft; Delaware Lake is at 915.36 ft; Worthington is at 1.68 ft.
Where is the Olentangy River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 5 gauges on the Olentangy 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.