Scioto River at 5th Ave at Columbus OH
USGS Site No: 03221646 • Scioto River • Franklin County, OH
Scioto River at 5th Ave at Columbus OH on the Scioto River is currently at 2,910 cfs (Very High — 95th percentile for this date) . Gage height: 10.89 ft.
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Historical Percentile Comparison
Today's discharge compared to the long-term record for October 28 at this station. Percentile rank shows what fraction of historical years had lower flow on this date.
| Percentile | Label | CFS Threshold | Today's Flow |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | Very Low threshold | 100 | |
| 25th | Low threshold | 107 | |
| 50th (Median) | Normal (median) | 134 | |
| 75th | High threshold | 443 | |
| 95th | Very High threshold | 0 |
30-Day Hydrograph
Recent discharge plotted against the historical 10th–95th percentile envelope for the same calendar days. Source: USGS daily values + long-term statistics.
30-Day Flow History
| Date | Discharge (CFS) | Gage Ht (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2026 | 7,090 | — |
| May 27, 2026 | 9,000 | — |
| May 26, 2026 | 6,960 | — |
| May 25, 2026 | 11,100 | — |
| May 24, 2026 | 13,900 | — |
| May 23, 2026 | 12,400 | — |
| May 22, 2026 | 3,000 | — |
| May 21, 2026 | 3,770 | — |
| May 20, 2026 | 2,620 | — |
| May 19, 2026 | 698 | — |
| May 18, 2026 | 544 | — |
| May 17, 2026 | 497 | — |
| May 16, 2026 | 362 | — |
| May 15, 2026 | 371 | — |
| Apr 21, 2026 | 347 | — |
| Apr 20, 2026 | 436 | — |
| Apr 19, 2026 | 576 | — |
| Apr 18, 2026 | 825 | — |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 1,220 | — |
| Apr 16, 2026 | 1,270 | — |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 679 | — |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 462 | — |
| Apr 13, 2026 | 526 | — |
| Apr 12, 2026 | 554 | — |
| Apr 11, 2026 | 681 | — |
| Apr 10, 2026 | 940 | — |
| Apr 9, 2026 | 1,470 | — |
| Apr 8, 2026 | 2,720 | — |
| Apr 7, 2026 | 4,530 | — |
| Apr 6, 2026 | 6,070 | — |
Station Information
- USGS Site No
- 03221646
- State
- OH
- County
- Franklin County
- Coordinates
- 39.9892, -83.0678
- Drainage Area
- 1,050 mi²
- Datum (ft)
- 703.5
- HUC Code
- 05060001
Recent Extremes
- Max discharge
-
13,900 cfsMay 24, 2026
- Min discharge
-
95 cfsOct 16, 2025
Computed from the local daily-values archive.
Nearby Gauges
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Olentangy River at J H Herrick Dr at Columbus OHVery High2.4 mi · 1,160 cfs
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Scioto River at Columbus OHVery High6.3 mi · 4,950 cfs
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Clover Groff Ditch Below Alton OHVery High6.5 mi · 45 cfs
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Alum Creek at Columbus OHLow7.4 mi · 25 cfs
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Olentangy River Near Worthington OHVery High8.6 mi · 1,210 cfs