Barren River at Bowling Green, KY
Is Barren River at Bowling Green, KY flooding right now?
Barren River at Bowling Green, KY measured 9.09 ft on 2026-11-11 14:45:00 UTC. That observation was 18.9 ft below its 28 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
9.09 ft
Streamflow
3,080 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 28 ft, with major flooding at 45 ft. The highest crest on record was 52.2 ft on Wed, Jan 8, 1913.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 26 ft | 16.9 ft below |
| Minor flood | 28 ft | 18.9 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 32 ft | 22.9 ft below |
| Major flood | 45 ft | 35.9 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 52.2 ft | 1913-01-08 |
| 49.55 ft | 1962-03-01 |
| 46 ft | 1937-01-01 |
| 44.63 ft | 1952-03-24 |
| 43.69 ft | 2010-05-03 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Drakes Creek near Alvaton, KY | 8.0 mi | Warren County |
| Beaverdam Creek at Rhoda, KY | 15.5 mi | Edmonson County |
| Green River at Hwy 259 at Brownsville, KY | 16.0 mi | Edmonson County |
| Green River at Lock 4 at Woodbury, KY | 16.5 mi | Butler County |
| Green River at Water Plant at Brownsville, KY | 16.8 mi | Edmonson County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.