River stage
Piketon, Scioto River
- River level
- 2.36 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.66 ft
- Recent high
- 20.65 ft
- Recent low
- 1.80 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS PKTO1
- 30-day change
- -6.71 ft
- Average
- 5.13 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 37.20 ft
In brief
The Scioto River at Piketon, OH read 2.36 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 14.64 ft below action stage. That is 6.71 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge PKTO1
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 37.20 ft | 1913-03-13 |
| 2 | 32.56 ft | 1959-01-25 |
| 3 | 31.70 ft | 1964-03-11 |
| 4 | 30.80 ft | 1937-01-01 |
| 5 | 30.10 ft | 1963-03-06 |
| 6 | 28.80 ft | 1945-03-07 |
| 7 | 28.40 ft | 2005-01-07 |
| 8 | 28.00 ft | 1997-03-03 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 20.00 ft
Backwater flooding occurs along creeks flowing into the Scioto River. Scioto and Camp Creek Townships in southern Pike County experience flooding. Low-lying county roads near the Scioto River in Pike and northern Scioto Counties flood, including State Route 220 near River Road flooded.
- 21.00 ft
Several roads near the river are flooded, including county roads along creeks emptying into the Scioto River. Ohio Route 220 at River Road is flooded south of Waverly. Scioto and Camp Creek Townships in southern Pike County are most impacted.
- 23.00 ft
Backwater flooding worsens along creeks flowing into the Scioto River. Stretches of several low-lying roads near the river are flooded. Scioto and Camp Creek Townships in southern Pike County experience the most significant flooding.
- 25.00 ft
Flooding of several low-lying roads occurs, and backwater flooding poses serious problems in Pike and Scioto Counties.
- 28.00 ft
Flooding affects portions of Piketon as well as other towns along the lower Scioto River.
- 30.00 ft
Many areas of Piketon become flooded with serious flooding occurring in some portions of Pike and Scioto Counties.
- 36.00 ft
This is similar to the FEMA 1 percent flood. Some sections of Route 23 are affected by high water. Properties along East Main Street in Piketon incur flooding, as well as backwater flooding affecting some homes and businesses on the far west side of Waverly. Flooding worsens through Pike and Scioto Counties with many low-lying roads affected.
- 37.00 ft
About one foot of water covers Piketon with many other towns flooded.
- 38.00 ft
Major flooding occurs in portions of Pike and Scioto Counties, with water covering Route 23 near Piketon. Over a foot of water flows into portions of Piketon. Serious backwater flooding also occurs along creeks and streams flowing into the Scioto River.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Scioto River flooding at Piketon?
No. The Scioto River at Piketon is at 2.36 ft, 14.64 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Piketon?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 17 ft, minor flooding 20 ft, moderate flooding 24 ft and major flooding 36 ft.
What is the highest the Scioto River has been at Piketon?
The highest crest on record is 37.2 ft, on 1913-03-13.
Is the Scioto River high or low right now at Piketon?
At 2.36 ft it is higher than 19% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge PKTO1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 03237020). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.