Scioto River at Larue

Last updated: Apr 13, 2025, 11:26 PM UTC
No watches, warnings or advisories are in effect for this area.

Flood Impacts 🅘

  • 22 - River gage flooded. Historic flooding in La Rue.
  • 17.8 - Record flood. Most of La Rue inundated with severe damage to many homes and property.
  • 17 - FEMA 0.2 percent flood level.

Gauge Info

Coordinates 40.5719, -83.3842
RFC OHRFC
State OH
WFO CLE
County Marion
Data Provider(s)
USGS 03217500

Gauge Location

Recent Crests

1. 12.56 ft on 04-06-2025 (P)
2. 12.19 ft on 04-12-2024 (P)
3. 12.96 ft on 03-04-2023
4. 12.55 ft on 03-08-2022
5. 12.72 ft on 02-18-2022

Historic Crests

1. 17.80 ft on 03-26-1913 1
2. 15.95 ft on 03-05-1963 1
3. 15.30 ft on 01-21-1959 1
4. 15.00 ft on 03-20-1927 1
5. 14.70 ft on 02-26-1929

Vertical Datum Table

type NAVD88
major Flooding 923.69 ft
moderate Flooding 922.69 ft
minor Flooding 921.69 ft
action 917.69 ft
Latest Value 914.67 ft
Gauge Zero 909.69 ft

Gauge Photos

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Looking upstream of the Scioto River at La Rue. Gauge visible on the right. Photo taken by NWS CLE H

Probability Information

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Unique Local Info

Potential River Levels - Used to

Potential River Levels
Used to Estimate the Chance of Flooding and the Range of Possible River Levels
10 Day (HEFS) 10 Day (NAEFS) 10 Day (GEFS)
HEFS Ensemble NAEFS Ensemble GEFS Ensemble

Note: Use the official hydrograph at the top of this web page for river levels within the next 48 hours.

See the Product Description Document link for more details on the interpretation of the 10 day graphics.

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WFO Information

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Brooklyn Heights, OH 44131
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