River stage
Scioto River
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 12 of 12
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 12 of 12 gauges on the Scioto River reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Scioto River levels, gauge by gauge
The Scioto River is measured at 12 gauges. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Chillicothe | 2.71 ft | normal, falling |
| Circleville | 1.95 ft | normal, falling |
| Columbus 5th Avenue | 6.93 ft | no flood stage set |
| Commercial Point | 8.93 ft | normal, falling |
| Dublin | 3.76 ft | no flood stage set |
| Frank Road | 5.33 ft | below flood stage |
| Higby | 1.91 ft | no flood stage set |
| Kenton | 1.53 ft | no flood stage set |
| Larue | 1.69 ft | normal, falling |
| O'Shaughnessy Reservoir | 848.54 ft | no flood stage set |
| Piketon | 2.36 ft | normal, falling |
| Prospect | 1.49 ft | normal, falling |
Recent levels on the Scioto River
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Chillicothe, OH, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Big Darby Creek 1 gauge
- Big Walnut Creek (OH) 4 gauges
- Olentangy River 5 gauges
- Mad River (OH) 5 gauges
- Hocking River 3 gauges
- Kokosing River 2 gauges
- Licking River (OH) 3 gauges
- Paint Creek 6 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Scioto River flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 12 reporting gauges on the Scioto River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Scioto River?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Chillicothe is at 2.71 ft; Circleville is at 1.95 ft; Commercial Point is at 8.93 ft; Larue is at 1.69 ft.
Where is the Scioto River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 12 gauges on the Scioto 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.