River stage
Shawneetown, Ohio River
- River level
- 16.95 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +1.10 ft
- Recent high
- 30.63 ft
- Recent low
- 15.00 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS SHNI2
- 30-day change
- -1.91 ft
- Average
- 19.27 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 65.64 ft
In brief
The Ohio River at Shawneetown, IL read 16.95 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 13.05 ft below action stage. That is 1.91 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge SHNI2
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 65.64 ft | 1937-01-30 |
| 2 | 56.36 ft | 2011-05-06 |
| 3 | 55.60 ft | 1945-03-14 |
| 4 | 55.30 ft | 1950-01-19 |
| 5 | 54.60 ft | 1964-03-20 |
| 6 | 54.40 ft | 1997-03-12 |
| 7 | 53.33 ft | 2025-04-14 |
| 8 | 52.40 ft | 1961-05-16 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 26.00 ft
The boat ramp and parking lot at Old Shawneetown are under water.
- 33.00 ft
Minor flooding occurs affecting mainly bottomland and surrounding low lying areas.
- 43.00 ft
Several county roads are closed.
- 52.00 ft
Several rural roads and houses are isolated.
- 60.00 ft
The top of the protection is reached in Shawneetown.
- 65.64 ft
This flood will exceed the highest stage on record. Large amounts of property damage can be expected. Evacuation of many homes and businesses becomes necessary.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ohio River flooding at Shawneetown?
No. The Ohio River at Shawneetown is at 16.95 ft, 13.05 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Shawneetown?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 30 ft, minor flooding 33 ft, moderate flooding 43 ft and major flooding 53 ft.
What is the highest the Ohio River has been at Shawneetown?
The highest crest on record is 65.64 ft, on 1937-01-30.
Is the Ohio River high or low right now at Shawneetown?
At 16.95 ft it is higher than 38% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge SHNI2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 03381700). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.