Rivers in Ohio
Ohio River at Steubenville
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 40.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 38.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 36.00 ft |
| Action | 25.30 ft |
- 44.00 ftFlood of Record estimate based on Wellsburg WV crest on January, 20 1996.
- 42.60 ftWater reached the levels reached during the Great Flood of 1913 on March 27, 1913.
- 38.60 ftBasements flood on Water Street.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | Under 5% |
| Moderate flooding | Under 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 15, 2026.
Crest history
4 crests on NOAA’s list since 1976.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | January 20, 1996 | 44.00 ft |
| 2 | January 7, 2005 | 38.10 ft |
| 3 | January 18, 1976 | 31.40 ft |
| 4 | January 2, 1976 | 24.00 ft |
Most recent crests
- January 7, 2005: 38.10 ft
- January 20, 1996: 44.00 ft
- January 18, 1976: 31.40 ft
- January 2, 1976: 24.00 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.