Ohio River at Evansville, IN
Is Ohio River at Evansville, IN flooding right now?
Ohio River at Evansville, IN measured 13.99 ft on 2026-11-11 16:00:00 UTC. That observation was 28.0 ft below its 42 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
13.99 ft
Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 42 ft, with major flooding at 52 ft. The highest crest on record was 53.75 ft on Sun, Jan 31, 1937.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 24 ft | 10.0 ft below |
| Minor flood | 42 ft | 28.0 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 48 ft | 34.0 ft below |
| Major flood | 52 ft | 38.0 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 53.75 ft | 1937-01-31 |
| 48.82 ft | 1884-02-19 |
| 48.6 ft | 1883-02-19 |
| 48.4 ft | 1913-04-05 |
| 48.28 ft | 1945-03-11 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio River at Henderson, KY | 8.8 mi | Henderson County |
| Ohio River at Newburgh Lock and Dam, IN | 11.4 mi | Warrick County |
| Green River at Lock 1 at Spottsville, KY | 12.0 mi | Henderson County |
| Big Creek near Wadesville, IN | 13.0 mi | Posey County |
| Pigeon Creek near Fort Branch | 19.1 mi | Gibson 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.