Ohio River at Ashland, KY
Is Ohio River at Ashland, KY flooding right now?
Ohio River at Ashland, KY measured 34.67 ft on 2026-11-11 16:00:00 UTC. That observation was 17.3 ft below its 52 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
34.67 ft
Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 52 ft, with major flooding at 65.5 ft. The highest crest on record was 74.21 ft on Wed, Jan 27, 1937.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 50 ft | 15.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 52 ft | 17.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 56.6 ft | 21.9 ft below |
| Major flood | 65.5 ft | 30.8 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 74.21 ft | 1937-01-27 |
| 70.6 ft | 1913-03-31 |
| 69.3 ft | 1888-02-12 |
| 65.9 ft | 1948-04-17 |
| 64.45 ft | 1945-03-09 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio River at Ironton, OH | 4.1 mi | Lawrence County |
| Ohio River at Huntington, WV | 9.0 mi | Cabell County |
| Symmes Creek at Aid OH | 11.1 mi | Lawrence County |
| Twelvepole Creek at Lavalette, WV | 15.2 mi | Wayne County |
| Ohio River at Greenup Dam near Greenup, KY | 16.3 mi | Greenup 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.