Scioto River at Chillicothe OH
USGS Site No: 03231500 • Scioto River • Ross County, OH
Scioto River at Chillicothe OH on the Scioto River is currently at 30,400 cfs (Very High — 140th percentile for this date) . Gage height: 13.44 ft.
Reading from
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 | 272 | |
| 25th | Low threshold | 399 | |
| 50th (Median) | Normal (median) | 696 | |
| 75th | High threshold | 1,470 | |
| 95th | Very High threshold | 5,490 |
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 | 24,200 | — |
| May 27, 2026 | 23,700 | — |
| May 26, 2026 | 35,100 | — |
| May 25, 2026 | 32,900 | — |
| May 24, 2026 | 24,100 | — |
| May 23, 2026 | 15,200 | — |
| May 22, 2026 | 11,200 | — |
| May 21, 2026 | 10,000 | — |
| May 20, 2026 | 2,690 | — |
| May 19, 2026 | 2,500 | — |
| May 18, 2026 | 2,210 | — |
| May 17, 2026 | 1,980 | — |
| May 16, 2026 | 2,060 | — |
| May 15, 2026 | 2,280 | — |
| Apr 21, 2026 | 2,090 | — |
| Apr 20, 2026 | 2,380 | — |
| Apr 19, 2026 | 2,620 | — |
| Apr 18, 2026 | 3,000 | — |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 3,060 | — |
| Apr 16, 2026 | 2,690 | — |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 2,380 | — |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 2,560 | — |
| Apr 13, 2026 | 2,750 | — |
| Apr 12, 2026 | 3,180 | — |
| Apr 11, 2026 | 3,480 | — |
| Apr 10, 2026 | 4,850 | — |
| Apr 9, 2026 | 7,760 | — |
| Apr 8, 2026 | 10,600 | — |
| Apr 7, 2026 | 12,000 | — |
| Apr 6, 2026 | 12,100 | — |
Station Information
- USGS Site No
- 03231500
- State
- OH
- County
- Ross County
- Coordinates
- 39.3415, -82.9710
- Drainage Area
- 3,849 mi²
- Datum (ft)
- 593.6
- HUC Code
- 05060002
Flood Stage Thresholds
- Action Stage
- 14.0 ft
- Flood Stage
- 16.0 ft
- Moderate Flood
- 22.0 ft
- Major Flood
- 31.0 ft
Currently 2.56 ft below flood stage.
Recent Extremes
- Max discharge
-
35,100 cfsMay 26, 2026
- Min discharge
-
447 cfsSep 20, 2025
- Days at flood stage
- 0
Computed from the local daily-values archive.
Nearby Gauges
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Paint Creek at Chillicothe OHVery High1.5 mi · 1,690 cfs
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Scioto River at Higby OHVery High10.6 mi · 28,300 cfs
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Paint Creek Near Bourneville OHHigh11.8 mi · 542 cfs
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Scioto River at Circleville OHVery High18.0 mi · 21,200 cfs
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Deer Creek at Williamsport OHLow18.7 mi · 16 cfs