Ohio River at Cincinnati
River flow & level · USGS gauge 03255000 · Ohio · drains 76,580 sq mi
Latest reading Oct 26, 6:00 PM · streamflow
The Ohio River at Cincinnati is running 27,300 cfs. Gage height is 26.48 ft, 25.5 ft below flood stage (52.0 ft). Flow is down 28% from 24 hours ago.
Streamflow
cubic feet per secondReading
Gage height & flood stages
ft above gauge datumAction (40.0 ft) is 13.5 ft above the latest reading, off this chartMinor (52.0 ft) is 25.5 ft above the latest reading, off this chartModerate (56.0 ft) is 29.5 ft above the latest reading, off this chartMajor (65.0 ft) is 38.5 ft above the latest reading, off this chart
Action (40.0 ft) is 13.5 ft above the latest reading, off this chartMinor (52.0 ft) is 25.5 ft above the latest reading, off this chartModerate (56.0 ft) is 29.5 ft above the latest reading, off this chartMajor (65.0 ft) is 38.5 ft above the latest reading, off this chart
Major (65.0 ft) is 38.6 ft above the latest reading, off this chart
ReadingNormal range for the date (25th–75th pct.)Median for the date
Ohio River at Cincinnati fishing report & conditions
updated Oct 26, 6:49 PM ETFlow falling, calm wind — fair fall fishing day (5/10), best window 8:06 AM–9:06 AM (moonset near sunrise).
Flow falling, calm wind — fair fall fishing day (4/10), best window 6:58 PM–7:58 PM (moonrise near sunset).
- Water temp—no water-temperature sensor on this water yet
- Air temphigh 75°F / low 48°FAreas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny
- WindCalm0–2 mph 6 AM–6 PM, gusts to 7
- Flow27,300 cfsFlow falling (-28% in 24 h)
Official Ohio fishing report: Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife — Fishing reports and forecasts
Best fishing times today
Today is a fair fishing day (solunar + local conditions)
5/10
Full moon · 99% lit · New moon Mon, Nov 9 · Sunrise 7:59 AM · Sunset 6:43 PM
Major fishing times
- Moon overhead12:18 AM–2:18 AM
- Moon underfoot12:45 PM–2:45 PM
Minor fishing times
- Moonset8:06 AM–9:06 AMSunrise
- Moonrise6:16 PM–7:16 PMSunset
Fishing times for the next 7 days
| TodayOct 26 | 5/10Fair | Major 12:18 AM–2:18 AM · 12:45 PM–2:45 PM Minor 8:06 AM–9:06 AM · 6:16 PM–7:16 PM Calm wind 0–2 mph |
|---|---|---|
| TueOct 27 | 4/10Fair | Major 1:14 AM–3:14 AM · 1:44 PM–3:44 PM Minor 9:23 AM–10:23 AM · 6:58 PM–7:58 PM Calm wind 0–2 mph |
| WedOct 28 | 2/10Poor | Major 2:14 AM–4:14 AM · 2:46 PM–4:46 PM Minor 10:40 AM–11:40 AM · 7:50 PM–8:50 PM Calm wind 0–4 mph |
| ThuOct 29 | 5/10Fair | Major 3:18 AM–5:18 AM · 3:51 PM–5:51 PM Minor 11:50 AM–12:50 PM · 8:53 PM–9:53 PM Light wind 1–7 mph |
| FriOct 30 | 3/10Poor | Major 4:23 AM–6:23 AM · 4:55 PM–6:55 PM Minor 12:49 PM–1:49 PM · 10:04 PM–11:04 PM Calm wind 0–2 mph |
| SatOct 31 | 4/10Fair | Major 5:25 AM–7:25 AM · 5:55 PM–7:55 PM Minor 1:37 PM–2:37 PM · 11:18 PM–12:18 AM Calm wind 0–5 mph |
| SunNov 1 | 5/10Fair | Major 5:23 AM–7:23 AM · 5:50 PM–7:50 PM Minor 1:16 PM–2:16 PM · 11:32 PM–12:32 AM Light wind 2–6 mph |
How this rating works
Solunar theory says fish feed more when the moon is overhead or underfoot (major periods, about 2 hours) and around moonrise and moonset (minor periods, about 1 hour). On a lake or river there is no tide, so instead of tide changes we score the local conditions anglers watch: the barometric pressure trend, the wind, whether the river is steady, and the water temperature where it is measured.
| Base | every day starts at 1 | 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise / sunset | a period overlaps sunrise or sunset ±1 h: major +2, minor +1 (max 3) (Moonset × sunrise +1; Moonrise × sunset +1) | 2 |
| Moon phase | within 2 days of a new or full moon +2, within 4 days +1 (today: 0.5 days) | 2 |
| Local conditions | pressure 6 AM→6 PM: falling +2, steady or slowly rising +1, rising fast 0 · daytime wind 4–15 mph +1, over 20 mph (or gusts over 30) −1 · flow within ±15% in 24 h +1, rising over 25% −1 · water 55–75°F +1, below 45°F or above 85°F −1 (0 to 4 in total)
| 0 |
| Today | 5, rounded | 5/10 |
1–3 poor · 4–5 fair · 6–7 good · 8–10 excellent. Pressure and wind are the NOAA National Weather Service hourly forecast for this spot; the level/flow trend is the latest 24 hours of readings on this page. Days 2–7 score sun, moon, forecast pressure and forecast wind only (level and water temperature aren’t forecast). Solunar times are a rule of thumb, not a guarantee.
Solunar periods calculated for 39.09, -84.51 (moon times from astronomical equations, Ohio River at Cincinnati local time).
Best fishing times today
Today is a fair fishing day (solunar + local conditions)
4/10
Waning gibbous · 97% lit · New moon Mon, Nov 9 · Sunrise 8 AM · Sunset 6:42 PM
Major fishing times
- Moon overhead1:14 AM–3:14 AM
- Moon underfoot1:44 PM–3:44 PM
Minor fishing times
- Moonset9:23 AM–10:23 AM
- Moonrise6:58 PM–7:58 PMSunset
Fishing times for the next 7 days
| TodayOct 27 | 4/10Fair | Major 1:14 AM–3:14 AM · 1:44 PM–3:44 PM Minor 9:23 AM–10:23 AM · 6:58 PM–7:58 PM Calm wind 0–2 mph |
|---|---|---|
| WedOct 28 | 2/10Poor | Major 2:14 AM–4:14 AM · 2:46 PM–4:46 PM Minor 10:40 AM–11:40 AM · 7:50 PM–8:50 PM Calm wind 0–4 mph |
| ThuOct 29 | 5/10Fair | Major 3:18 AM–5:18 AM · 3:51 PM–5:51 PM Minor 11:50 AM–12:50 PM · 8:53 PM–9:53 PM Light wind 1–7 mph |
| FriOct 30 | 3/10Poor | Major 4:23 AM–6:23 AM · 4:55 PM–6:55 PM Minor 12:49 PM–1:49 PM · 10:04 PM–11:04 PM Calm wind 0–2 mph |
| SatOct 31 | 4/10Fair | Major 5:25 AM–7:25 AM · 5:55 PM–7:55 PM Minor 1:37 PM–2:37 PM · 11:18 PM–12:18 AM Calm wind 0–5 mph |
| SunNov 1 | 5/10Fair | Major 5:23 AM–7:23 AM · 5:50 PM–7:50 PM Minor 1:16 PM–2:16 PM · 11:32 PM–12:32 AM Light wind 2–6 mph |
| MonNov 2 | 4/10Fair | Major 6:16 AM–8:16 AM · 6:40 PM–8:40 PM Minor 1:47 PM–2:47 PM Light wind 2–6 mph |
How this rating works
Solunar theory says fish feed more when the moon is overhead or underfoot (major periods, about 2 hours) and around moonrise and moonset (minor periods, about 1 hour). On a lake or river there is no tide, so instead of tide changes we score the local conditions anglers watch: the barometric pressure trend, the wind, whether the river is steady, and the water temperature where it is measured.
| Base | every day starts at 1 | 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise / sunset | a period overlaps sunrise or sunset ±1 h: major +2, minor +1 (max 3) (Moonrise × sunset +1) | 1 |
| Moon phase | within 2 days of a new or full moon +2, within 4 days +1 (today: 1.5 days) | 2 |
| Local conditions | pressure 6 AM→6 PM: falling +2, steady or slowly rising +1, rising fast 0 · daytime wind 4–15 mph +1, over 20 mph (or gusts over 30) −1 · flow within ±15% in 24 h +1, rising over 25% −1 · water 55–75°F +1, below 45°F or above 85°F −1 (0 to 4 in total)
| 0 |
| Today | 4, rounded | 4/10 |
1–3 poor · 4–5 fair · 6–7 good · 8–10 excellent. Pressure and wind are the NOAA National Weather Service hourly forecast for this spot; the level/flow trend is the latest 24 hours of readings on this page. Days 2–7 score sun, moon, forecast pressure and forecast wind only (level and water temperature aren’t forecast). Solunar times are a rule of thumb, not a guarantee.
Solunar periods calculated for 39.09, -84.51 (moon times from astronomical equations, Ohio River at Cincinnati local time).
Weather & wind at Ohio River at Cincinnati
air temperature, not water3-day forecast
- Tonight48°Partly Cloudy then Areas Of FogWind 0 mphRain 1%
- Tuesday75° / 52°Areas Of Fog then Mostly SunnyWind SE 2 mphRain 1%
- Wednesday76° / 51°Mostly SunnyWind SE 0 to 3 mphRain 0%
NOAA National Weather Service forecast for 39.095, -84.510 (grid ILN), issued Oct 26, 4:00 PM local time. High / low are air temperatures; water temperature is in the fishing section above. The “Air temp & weather” tile at the top refreshes live.
Flood stages
NOAA NWS gauge CCNO1- Action stage40 ft+13.5 ft from now
- Minor stage52 ft+25.5 ft from now
- Moderate stage56 ft+29.5 ft from now
- Major stage65 ft+38.5 ft from now
- Record crest80 ft1937
Last 10 days
| Date | Mean flow (cfs) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Mon Oct 26 (today) | 31,136 | -24% |
| Sun Oct 25 | 40,859 | -13% |
| Sat Oct 24 | 46,764 | +1% |
| Fri Oct 23 | 46,411 | +2% |
| Thu Oct 22 | 45,318 | -7% |
| Wed Oct 21 | 48,573 | -21% |
| Tue Oct 20 | 61,423 | -18% |
| Mon Oct 19 | 74,785 | -6% |
Daily mean of all readings that day; today is the average so far.
Nearby lakes & rivers
- West Fork of Mill Creek Lake11 mi · Lake · Greenhills675.16 ft+0.16 ft vs full pool
- East Fork Lake20 mi · Lake · Bantam730.40 ft24h −0.03 ft
- William H. Harsha Lake20 mi · Lake730.43 ft−2.57 ft vs full pool
- Brookville Lake36 mi · Lake · Brookville746.28 ft−1.72 ft vs full pool
- Caesar Creek Lake37 mi · Lake847.15 ft−1.85 ft vs full pool
- Paint Creek Lake63 mi · Lake794.18 ft+0.61 ft vs normal pool
About this data
- Gauge
- USGS 03255000 — Ohio River At Cincinnati, Oh
- Location
- 39.0945, -84.5105 · Ohio
- Drainage area
- 76,580 sq mi
- Measures
- Streamflow (discharge), cubic feet per second
- Daily statistics
- Not available (approved daily values)
- Latest reading
- Oct 26, 6:00 PM local time (provisional)
- Page built
- Oct 26, 2026 6:49 PM ET
- Flood stages
- NWS gauge CCNO1 — National Water Prediction Service
Source: U.S. Geological Survey Water Data for the Nation (USGS monitoring location page). Readings every 15–60 minutes; the newest values are provisional. Percentiles compare today’s reading with every past year’s daily mean for the same calendar date. Weather: NOAA National Weather Service.