Scioto River at Piketon OH
USGS Site No: 03237020 • Scioto River • Pike County, OH
Scioto River at Piketon OH on the Scioto River is currently at 31,700 cfs (Very High — 102th percentile for this date) . Gage height: 17.03 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 | 902 | |
| 25th | Low threshold | 1,480 | |
| 50th (Median) | Normal (median) | 2,200 | |
| 75th | High threshold | 3,440 | |
| 95th | Very High threshold | 19,100 |
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 | 28,500 | — |
| May 27, 2026 | 33,400 | — |
| May 26, 2026 | 36,300 | — |
| May 25, 2026 | 35,900 | — |
| May 24, 2026 | 28,800 | — |
| May 23, 2026 | 18,800 | — |
| May 22, 2026 | 15,700 | — |
| May 21, 2026 | 8,770 | — |
| May 20, 2026 | 4,470 | — |
| May 19, 2026 | 4,420 | — |
| May 18, 2026 | 4,100 | — |
| May 17, 2026 | 4,100 | — |
| May 16, 2026 | 4,330 | — |
| May 15, 2026 | 4,810 | — |
| Apr 21, 2026 | 4,620 | — |
| Apr 20, 2026 | 5,030 | — |
| Apr 19, 2026 | 5,400 | — |
| Apr 18, 2026 | 5,800 | — |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 5,540 | — |
| Apr 16, 2026 | 4,950 | — |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 5,140 | — |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 5,590 | — |
| Apr 13, 2026 | 6,150 | — |
| Apr 12, 2026 | 6,650 | — |
| Apr 11, 2026 | 7,380 | — |
| Apr 10, 2026 | 9,690 | — |
| Apr 9, 2026 | 13,800 | — |
| Apr 8, 2026 | 16,100 | — |
| Apr 7, 2026 | 16,900 | — |
| Apr 6, 2026 | 16,500 | — |
Station Information
- USGS Site No
- 03237020
- State
- OH
- County
- Pike County
- Coordinates
- 39.0701, -83.0196
- Drainage Area
- 5,836 mi²
- Datum (ft)
- 530.9
- HUC Code
- 05060002
Flood Stage Thresholds
- Action Stage
- 17.0 ft
- Flood Stage
- 20.0 ft
- Moderate Flood
- 24.0 ft
- Major Flood
- 36.0 ft
Currently 2.97 ft below flood stage.
Recent Extremes
- Max discharge
-
41,600 cfsMar 6, 2026
- Min discharge
-
671 cfsSep 21, 2025
- Days at flood stage
- 0
Computed from the local daily-values archive.
Nearby Gauges
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Scioto River at Higby OHVery High12.9 mi · 28,300 cfs
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Paint Creek Near Bourneville OHHigh15.5 mi · 542 cfs
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Paint Creek at Chillicothe OHVery High17.4 mi · 1,690 cfs
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Scioto River at Chillicothe OHVery High18.9 mi · 30,400 cfs
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Paint Creek Near Bainbridge OHLow21.7 mi · 11 cfs