Ohio River at Olmsted Lock and Dam Headwater

Last updated: Jul 24, 2025, 1:40 AM UTC
No watches, warnings or advisories are in effect for this area.

Gauge Info

Coordinates 37.1792, -89.0583
RFC LMRFC
State IL
WFO PAH
County Pulaski
Data Provider(s)
US Geological Survey USGS--Water Resources of the United States
USGS 03612600

Gauge Location

Recent Crests

1. 42.94 ft on 02-20-2025 (P)
2. 37.36 ft on 05-13-2024
3. 39.47 ft on 03-09-2023
4. 44.79 ft on 03-03-2022
5. 38.10 ft on 01-11-2022

Historic Crests

1. 48.20 ft on 02-21-2020
2. 44.79 ft on 03-03-2022
3. 43.33 ft on 03-08-2021
4. 42.94 ft on 02-20-2025 (P)
5. 39.47 ft on 03-09-2023

Vertical Datum Table

type NAVD88 NGVD29
major Flooding 325.62 ft325.44 ft
moderate Flooding 320.62 ft320.44 ft
minor Flooding 314.62 ft314.44 ft
action 312.62 ft312.44 ft
Latest Value 301.07 ft300.89 ft
Gauge Zero 278.62 ft278.44 ft

Gauge Photos

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Probability Information

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WFO Information

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