Ohio River at East Liverpool

1. 29.90 ftWater reaches the level of the historic Saint Patrick's Flood of March 19, 1936.
2. 24.80 ftFlood waters reach the level from flooding of January 20, 1996.
3. 21.00 ftFlood waters reach the levels of flooding from Hurricane Ivan of September 19, 2004. Ohio Avenue in East Liverpool floods along with streets in Glasgow. Water approaches River Street in Chester West Virginia.
4. 17.00 ftSeveral feet of water covers portions of River Road near the US Route 30 bridge.
5. 16.00 ftWater floods portions of River Road below the Route 30 bridge.
6. 14.00 ftWater covers low spots near the concrete factory on River Road and Slate Road near the Ralston railroad crossing.

Chance of flooding, September to November

The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 22, 2026.

Most recent crests

• September 19, 2004: 21.00 ft
• January 20, 1996: 24.80 ft
• March 11, 1964: 22.00 ft
• January 23, 1959: 18.50 ft
• October 17, 1954: 20.80 ft
• January 28, 1952: 18.40 ft
• March 7, 1945: 21.00 ft
• December 31, 1942: 27.70 ft
• April 27, 1937: 21.00 ft
• January 26, 1937: 21.30 ft

• Little Beaver Creek at East Liverpool
• Ohio River at Wellsville
• Ohio River at New Cumberland Lock and Dam
• Ohio River at Montgomery Lock and Dam
• Yellow Creek at Hammonsville
• Raccoon Creek at Moffatts Mill
• Beaver River at Beaver Falls
• Ohio River at Steubenville

Forecasts by the Ohio River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available. The above river forecast includes future rainfall/snowmelt. Forecast stages may be different if the actual rainfall/snowmelt is different than the forecast rainfall/snowmelt. Stage may be affected by ice.

Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service.