Rivers in West Virginia
Ohio River at Moundsville
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 44.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 41.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 37.00 ft |
| Action | 27.80 ft |
- 57.90 ftFlood of record.
- 42.00 ftWater begins to affect Monarch Stadium and the Marshall County Fairgrounds. Ruby and Diamond Streets are closed.
- 41.00 ftRiver rises to reach the railroad tracks in Moundsville in the 13th Street area.
- 40.00 ftSome businesses in the North Plaza parking lot are affected.
- 38.00 ftNorth Marshall Street in Bentwood, WV is closed with Rite-Aid, Taco Bell and KFC impacted.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 7% |
| Moderate flooding | 6% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 22, 2026.
Crest history
23 crests on NOAA’s list since 1936.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | March 19, 1936 | 57.90 ft |
| 2 | December 31, 1942 | 54.40 ft |
| 3 | January 23, 1937 | 52.30 ft |
| 4 | March 8, 1945 | 50.30 ft |
| 5 | March 11, 1964 | 49.60 ft |
| 6 | June 25, 1972 | 48.70 ft |
| 7 | September 19, 2004 | 47.00 ft |
| 8 | January 21, 1996 | 46.00 ft |
| 9 | March 23, 1959 | 45.90 ft |
| 10 | January 7, 2005 | 43.40 ft |
| 11 | April 4, 2024 | 43.20 ft |
| 12 | March 26, 1936 | 42.90 ft |
| 13 | February 18, 2018 | 40.70 ft |
| 14 | September 11, 2018 | 40.10 ft |
| 15 | April 13, 2024 | 39.50 ft |
| 16 | March 12, 2011 | 38.80 ft |
| 17 | February 27, 1979 | 38.60 ft |
| 18 | January 10, 1998 | 37.50 ft |
| 19 | January 6, 2004 | 37.50 ft |
| 20 | January 13, 2005 | 36.10 ft |
| 21 | November 6, 1985 | 35.00 ft |
| 22 | November 20, 1985 | 34.40 ft |
| 23 | November 17, 1985 | 34.00 ft |
Most recent crests
- April 13, 2024: 39.50 ft
- April 4, 2024: 43.20 ft
- September 11, 2018: 40.10 ft
- February 18, 2018: 40.70 ft
- March 12, 2011: 38.80 ft
- January 13, 2005: 36.10 ft
- January 7, 2005: 43.40 ft
- September 19, 2004: 47.00 ft
- January 6, 2004: 37.50 ft
- January 10, 1998: 37.50 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
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.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service.