OHIO RIVER AT LOUISVILLE, KY
Gauge height
13.83 ft
Streamflow
51,600 cfs
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 53 ft | 39.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 55 ft | 41.2 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 65 ft | 51.2 ft below |
| Major flood | 73 ft | 59.2 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 85.44 ft | 1937-01-27 |
| 74.40000000000002 ft | 1884-02-16 |
| 74.40000000000002 ft | 1945-03-07 |
| 73.46 ft | 1964-03-13 |
| 72.7 ft | 1913-04-02 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| OHIO R US OF MCALPINE DAM @ RRB AT LOUISVILLE, KY | 1.9 mi | Jefferson County |
| S FK BEARGRASS CR AT MASON AVE NR LOUISVILLE, KY | 4.3 mi | Jefferson County |
| BEARGRASS CREEK AT RIVER ROAD AT LOUISVILLE, KY | 4.4 mi | Jefferson County |
| M FK BEARGRASS CR AT LEXINGTON RD AT LOUISVILLE,KY | 4.9 mi | Jefferson County |
| S FK BEARGRASS CREEK AT E OAK ST AT LOUISVILLE, KY | 5.0 mi | Jefferson County |
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