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This probabilistic forecast is issued by the Ohio River Forecast Center.

	Hydrograph			River at a Glance			Download			Probability Information Weekly Chance of Exceeding Levels Chance of Exceeding Levels During Entire Period Short-term Probabilistic Guidance (Experimental)

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Forecasts for the Ohio River at New Cumberland Lock and Dam are issued routinely year-round.

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Downstream Gauge

Zoom Level:15

Flood Categories (in feet)

Major Flood Stage:	39
Moderate Flood Stage:	38
Flood Stage:	36
Action Stage:	26.6
Low Stage (in feet):	-9999

Historic Crests
(1) 54.30 ft on 03/19/1936
(2) 50.20 ft on 12/31/1942
(3) 46.50 ft on 01/26/1937
(4) 45.70 ft on 03/11/1964
(5) 45.60 ft on 01/20/1996
(6) 45.60 ft on 03/07/1945
(7) 45.50 ft on 04/27/1937
(8) 45.40 ft on 06/24/1972
(9) 44.90 ft on 10/17/1954
(10) 44.50 ft on 09/19/2004
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Recent Crests
(1) 37.49 ft on 09/11/2018
(2) 37.63 ft on 02/17/2018
(3) 39.23 ft on 03/09/2011
(4) 32.80 ft on 01/26/2010
(5) 27.90 ft on 03/24/2007
(6) 31.94 ft on 03/16/2007
(7) 41.00 ft on 01/07/2005
(8) 44.50 ft on 09/19/2004
(9) 32.12 ft on 09/10/2004
(10) 36.80 ft on 08/20/1996
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Low Water Records
(1) 0.00 ft on 01/01/1980

	Gauge Location	Disclaimer
Latitude/Longitude Disclaimer: The gauge location shown in the above map is the approximate location based on the latitude/longitude coordinates provided to the NWS by the gauge owner.

Flood Impacts & Photos

If you notice any errors in the below information, please contact our Webmaster
45	Flood waters are approximately one foot deep at the flood indicator pole near the old senior center on Route 2.
42	Lock walls overtopped. Flood waters are approximately one foot deep at the flood indicator pole near Harrison and South Chester Streets.
41	Flood waters are approximately one foot deep at the flood indicator pole near Jefferson Street and Route 2.
40	Flood waters are approximately one foot deep at the flood indicator pole near Adams Street and Route 2.
39	Flood waters are approximately one foot deep near the flood indicator pole on South Chestnut Street at the bottom of Chelsea Hill.
38	Flood waters are approximately one foot deep near the flood indicator pole on may street.
37	Navigation suspended, lock out of service. Flood waters are approximately one foot deep near the flood pole indicator at the south end of South Chestnut Street.

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Additional Information

Potential River Levels - Used to

Potential River Levels Used to Estimate the Chance of Flooding and the Range of Possible River Levels
10 Day (HEFS)	10 Day (NAEFS)	10 Day (GEFS)

Note: Use the official hydrograph at the top of this web page for river levels within the next 72 hours.

Collaborative Agencies

The National Weather Service prepares its forecasts and other services in collaboration with agencies like the US Geological Survey, US Bureau of Reclamation, US Army Corps of Engineers, Natural Resource Conservation Service, National Park Service, ALERT Users Group, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and many state and local emergency managers across the country. For details, please click here.

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