OFFICIAL HYDROGRAPHIC OBSERVATION REPORT US

Ohio River Water Level & Telemetry

Gauge Station: Ohio River At Smithland Dam • Midwest• United States

● NORMAL FLOW

Water Level (STAGE)

12.80 ft

Relative to baseline datum

Discharge / Flow

— cfs

Instantaneous volumetric discharge

Elevation

289 ft

Elevation above sea level

VERIFIED TELEMETRY • SOURCE: USGS NWIS • GAUGE ID: 03399800 • COORD: 37.159°, -88.427°

OBSERVED: Oct 1, 2026, 8:23 PM

Ohio River Where It Flows & Gauge Station

HYDROGRAPHIC MAP & GAUGING LOCATION

PRECIPITATION RADAR

Water Level & Flow Hydrograph (Ohio River)

WATER LEVEL & FLOW HYDROGRAPH: GAGE HEIGHT, FT (ft)

CURRENT READING: 12.80 ft

Recorded Telemetry

Continuous Observations

GEOGRAPHIC COURSE & HYDROLOGICAL REACH

Where It Flows: Ohio River

The Ohio River is a vital waterway situated within United States, flowing predominantly across the Midwest basin. Continuous hydrological surveillance at the Ohio River At Smithland Dam gauging station (coordinates: 37.1592°N, -88.4273°W) allows real-time quantification of upstream runoff, seasonal snowmelt pulses, and meteorological flood crests.

COUNTRY

United States

REGION / STATE

Midwest

CATCHMENT BASIN

Regional Watershed

GAUGING LOCATION

Ohio River At Smithl

MONITORING STATIONS & GAUGES ALONG (5) UPSTREAM & DOWNSTREAM POINTS

Station / Location	REGION / STATE	Coordinates	Station ID	Action
Ohio River At Smithland Dam CURRENT GAUGE	Midwest	37.159°, -88.427°	03399800	Viewing
Ohio River At Cannelton Dam At Cannelton	Midwest	37.900°, -86.706°	03303280	View Level →
Ohio River At Greenup Dam Near Greenup	Southeast	38.647°, -82.860°	03216600	View Level →
Ohio River At Markland Dam Near Warsaw	Southeast	38.775°, -84.972°	03277200	View Level →
Ohio River Above Sardis	Midwest	39.630°, -80.875°	03114306	View Level →

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER LEVELS

Frequently Asked Questions About Water Levels: Ohio River

What is the current Ohio River water level today? ↓

As of the latest continuous telemetry report, the Ohio River water level at Ohio River At Smithland Dam is measured at 12.80 ft with an observed discharge of active seasonal rate.

Where is the official monitoring gauge for Ohio River located? ↓

The primary monitoring station for Ohio River is located at coordinates 37.1592° Latitude and -88.4273° Longitude in Midwest. Telemetry is recorded under site identifier 03399800.

What are normal water levels and flood stages for Ohio River? ↓

Typical hydrological levels on the Ohio River generally fluctuate within the standard median band and seasonal bankfull discharge. When stage exceeds these parameters, localized bank overflow and flood advisories may be triggered.

Where does the Ohio River flow? ↓

The Ohio River courses through United States across the Midwest basin. It provides critical natural drainage and freshwater replenishment across its catchment reach.