Ohio River at Cannelton Dam at Cannelton, IN
Is Ohio River at Cannelton Dam at Cannelton, IN flooding right now?
Ohio River at Cannelton Dam at Cannelton, IN measured 11.37 ft on 2026-11-11 16:00:00 UTC. That observation was 30.6 ft below its 42 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
11.37 ft
Streamflow
31,000 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 42 ft, with major flooding at 50 ft. The highest crest on record was 60.8 ft on Wed, Jan 27, 1937.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 40 ft | 28.6 ft below |
| Minor flood | 42 ft | 30.6 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 46 ft | 34.6 ft below |
| Major flood | 50 ft | 38.6 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 60.8 ft | 1937-01-27 |
| 54.4 ft | 1945-03-08 |
| 53.9 ft | 1964-03-08 |
| 53.8 ft | 1913-04-01 |
| 52.42 ft | 1997-03-08 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Fork Anderson River at Bristow, IN | 16.5 mi | Perry County |
| Sinking Creek near Lodiburg, KY | 17.4 mi | Breckinridge County |
| Crooked Creek near Santa Claus, IN | 18.1 mi | Spencer County |
| South Fork Panther Creek near Whitesville, KY | 21.7 mi | Ohio County |
| Rough River near Falls of Rough at Dam, KY | 22.1 mi | Grayson 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.