Ohio River at Ironton
Future / Actual / Minor
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01/11/2021, 10:04 PM UTC through 01/11/2021, 10:04 PM UTC
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Observed (OBS) 06/21/2025 6:00 PM EDTNormal Pool: 12 ftCATEGORY STAGE 
Major Flooding 60 ft Moderate Flooding 56 ft Minor Flooding 52 ft Action 50 ft Reliability of the Forecast:
NOTE: Forecasts are not available. Only observed stages are available for this point.
National Water Model Hydrograph
Official NWS streamflow forecasts are produced by NWS hydrologic forecasters for river gauge locations using hydrologic models which are calibrated to that location. This process considers additional guidance and information, including local expertise and experience, to produce the best forecast possible. The NWM output provides supplemental guidance to NWS forecasters and should not be considered an official NWS river forecast.
Flood Impacts
- 60 - Several low areas along the Ohio River outside the Ironton flood wall, on both sides of the river, are flooded. Several roads along the Ohio River are flooded on both sides of the river. Several streams that flow into the Ohio River are backed up and flooded.
- 56 - Storms Creek areas are flooded in Ohio. Some low areas outside the flood wall of Ironton start to flood, especially near the Hanging Rock area. Some low areas along the Ohio River in Kentucky start to flood.
- 52 - Low areas along Storms Creek in Ohio are flooded.
Gauge Info
| Coordinates | 38.5319, -82.6858 |
| RFC | OHRFC |
| State | OH |
| WFO | RLX |
| County | Lawrence |
| Data Provider(s) | |
| US Geological Survey | USGS--Water Resources of the United States |
| USGS | 03216070 |
Gauge Location
Recent Crests
| 1. | 53.01 ft | on 02-18-2025 | (P) |
| 2. | 54.10 ft | on 03-04-2021 | (P) |
| 3. | 52.05 ft | on 02-15-2020 | |
| 4. | 52.60 ft | on 02-14-2020 | |
| 5. | 49.97 ft | on 12-24-2018 |
Recent Crests
| 1. | 53.01 ft | on 02-18-2025 | (P) |
| 2. | 54.10 ft | on 03-04-2021 | (P) |
| 3. | 52.05 ft | on 02-15-2020 | |
| 4. | 52.60 ft | on 02-14-2020 | |
| 5. | 49.97 ft | on 12-24-2018 | |
| 6. | 54.67 ft | on 02-19-2018 | |
| 7. | 34.69 ft | on 10-20-2015 |
Historic Crests
| 1. | 54.67 ft | on 02-19-2018 | |
| 2. | 54.10 ft | on 03-04-2021 | (P) |
| 3. | 53.01 ft | on 02-18-2025 | (P) |
| 4. | 52.60 ft | on 02-14-2020 | |
| 5. | 52.05 ft | on 02-15-2020 | |
| 6. | 49.97 ft | on 12-24-2018 | |
| 7. | 34.69 ft | on 10-20-2015 |
Historic Crests
| 1. | 54.67 ft | on 02-19-2018 | |
| 2. | 54.10 ft | on 03-04-2021 | (P) |
| 3. | 53.01 ft | on 02-18-2025 | (P) |
| 4. | 52.60 ft | on 02-14-2020 | |
| 5. | 52.05 ft | on 02-15-2020 | |
| 6. | 49.97 ft | on 12-24-2018 | |
| 7. | 34.69 ft | on 10-20-2015 |
Low Water Records
Low Water Records
Vertical Datum Table
| type | NAVD88 |
|---|---|
| major Flooding | 540.41 ft |
| moderate Flooding | 536.41 ft |
| minor Flooding | 532.41 ft |
| action | 530.41 ft |
| Latest Value | 516.05 ft |
| Gauge Zero | 480.41 ft |
Gauge Photos
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Probability Information
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Unique Local Info
River gauge readings are not official. Gauge readings are for information only.
Collaborative Agencies
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Resources
Hydrologic Resource Links
- River Forecast Centers
- Text Products
- Past Precipitation
- Forecast Precipitation
- Area River Monitor
- Ensemble River Forecasts
- Ensemble River Forecasts Dashboard
- Ohio Basin Water Resources Outlook
- USGS Water Watch for West Virginia
- USGS Water Watch for Ohio
- USGS Water Watch for Kentucky
- USGS Water Watch for Virginia
- Inundation Mapping Locations
- Hydrometeorlogical Design Studies Center
- USACE Huntington District Water Information
- USACE Pittsburgh District Water Information
Additional Resource Links
- NWS Precipitation and River Forecasting
- Area Hydrographs
- Snow Information
- Rainfall Monitor
- Flood Safety
- U.S. Drought Monitor Conditions For West Virginia
- U.S. Drought Monitor Conditions For Ohio
- U.S. Drought Monitor Conditions For Kentucky
- U.S. Drought Monitor Conditions For Virginia
- NOAA Climate Services