Ohio River - West Water Level
Live gauge height for Ohio River - West, measured at USGS station OHIO RIVER AT DAM 51 AT GOLCONDA, IL (3.1 mi from the nearest mapped ramp).
Current gauge height
30.08 ft
Updated 1 hr ago
vs. 30-day average
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Streamflow
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Boat Ramps on Ohio River - West (33)
- Boat Launching Ramp — Weston, Kentucky
- River to River Trailhead — Elizabethtown, Illinois
- The National Quilt Museum — Paducah, Kentucky
- Fort Massac State Park — Metropolis, Illinois
- Riverview Park
- City of Paducah, KY; Ohio River Boat Launch — Paducah city, Kentucky
- Boat Launching Ramp — Blackburn, Kentucky
- Paducah Boat Ramp New — Paducah city, Kentucky
- Ohio River - West Boat Ramp — Golconda, Illinois
- Ohio River - West Boat Ramp
Ohio River - West Water Level FAQ
What is the water level of Ohio River - West today?
The USGS gauge for Ohio River - West (OHIO RIVER AT DAM 51 AT GOLCONDA, IL) currently reads a gauge height of 30.08 feet. Readings update throughout the day from USGS instrumentation.
Is Ohio River - West high or low right now?
Compare today's reading with the 30-day chart above — a reading near the top of the range means high water, near the bottom means low water.
Where can I launch a boat on Ohio River - West?
BoatLaunchMap lists 33 boat ramps on Ohio River - West, each with directions, ratings, and launch details.
Data: U.S. Geological Survey, station 03384500. Gauge height is measured relative to the station datum, not lake depth. Always verify conditions on site before launching.