Scioto River at Columbus OH
USGS Site No: 03227500 • Scioto River • Franklin County, OH
Scioto River at Columbus OH on the Scioto River is currently at 4,950 cfs (Very High — 99th percentile for this date) . Gage height: 10.63 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 | 88 | |
| 25th | Low threshold | 130 | |
| 50th (Median) | Normal (median) | 181 | |
| 75th | High threshold | 391 | |
| 95th | Very High threshold | 3,480 |
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 | 10,400 | — |
| May 27, 2026 | 12,700 | — |
| May 26, 2026 | 8,770 | — |
| May 25, 2026 | 13,300 | — |
| May 24, 2026 | 15,800 | — |
| May 23, 2026 | 15,500 | — |
| May 22, 2026 | 4,890 | — |
| May 21, 2026 | 6,130 | — |
| May 20, 2026 | 4,130 | — |
| May 19, 2026 | 837 | — |
| May 18, 2026 | 1,080 | — |
| May 17, 2026 | 776 | — |
| May 16, 2026 | 574 | — |
| May 15, 2026 | 582 | — |
| Apr 21, 2026 | 590 | — |
| Apr 20, 2026 | 734 | — |
| Apr 19, 2026 | 921 | — |
| Apr 18, 2026 | 1,120 | — |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 1,500 | — |
| Apr 16, 2026 | 1,480 | — |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 1,070 | — |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 767 | — |
| Apr 13, 2026 | 852 | — |
| Apr 12, 2026 | 944 | — |
| Apr 11, 2026 | 1,290 | — |
| Apr 10, 2026 | 1,480 | — |
| Apr 9, 2026 | 3,340 | — |
| Apr 7, 2026 | 9,370 | — |
| Apr 6, 2026 | 10,400 | — |
| Apr 5, 2026 | 10,300 | — |
Station Information
- USGS Site No
- 03227500
- State
- OH
- County
- Franklin County
- Coordinates
- 39.9095, -83.0091
- Drainage Area
- 1,629 mi²
- Datum (ft)
- 679.2
- HUC Code
- 05060001
Flood Stage Thresholds
- Action Stage
- 16.0 ft
- Flood Stage
- 24.0 ft
- Moderate Flood
- 25.0 ft
- Major Flood
- 27.0 ft
Currently 13.37 ft below flood stage.
Recent Extremes
- Max discharge
-
15,800 cfsMay 24, 2026
- Min discharge
-
85 cfsOct 5, 2025
- Days at flood stage
- 0
Computed from the local daily-values archive.
Nearby Gauges
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Alum Creek at Columbus OHLow4.4 mi · 25 cfs
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Big Walnut Creek at Rees OHVery High4.6 mi · 2,130 cfs
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Olentangy River at J H Herrick Dr at Columbus OHVery High6.1 mi · 1,160 cfs
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Scioto River at 5th Ave at Columbus OHVery High6.3 mi · 2,910 cfs
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Hellbranch Run Near Harrisburg OHVery High8.9 mi · 278 cfs