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Ohio River - East Water Level

Live gauge height for Ohio River - East, measured at USGS station OHIO RIVER AT PORTSMOUTH, OH (5.6 mi from the nearest mapped ramp).

Current gauge height
20.69 ft
Updated 50 min ago
vs. 30-day average
-0.21 ft
30-day avg: 20.90 ft
Streamflow
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30-Day Water Level Trend

2026-09-16Range: 15.60–34.00 ft2026-10-15

Ohio River - East is currently 0.2 ft below its 30-day average — shallow ramps may have less water at the end of the concrete; trim up early and check local reports before launching.

Boat Ramps on Ohio River - East (7)

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Ohio River - East Water Level FAQ

What is the water level of Ohio River - East today?

The USGS gauge for Ohio River - East (OHIO RIVER AT PORTSMOUTH, OH) currently reads a gauge height of 20.69 feet, 0.2 ft below its 30-day average. Readings update throughout the day from USGS instrumentation.

Is Ohio River - East high or low right now?

Compared with the past 30 days, Ohio River - East is 0.2 ft below its 30-day average.

Where can I launch a boat on Ohio River - East?

BoatLaunchMap lists 7 boat ramps on Ohio River - East, each with directions, ratings, and launch details.

Data: U.S. Geological Survey, station 03217200. Gauge height is measured relative to the station datum, not lake depth. Always verify conditions on site before launching.