Ohio River at Greenup Dam near Greenup, KY
Is Ohio River at Greenup Dam near Greenup, KY flooding right now?
Ohio River at Greenup Dam near Greenup, KY measured 14.44 ft on 2026-11-11 16:45:00 UTC. That observation was 39.6 ft below its 54 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
14.44 ft
Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 54 ft, with major flooding at 62 ft. The highest crest on record was 74.7 ft on Wed, Jan 27, 1937.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 52 ft | 37.6 ft below |
| Minor flood | 54 ft | 39.6 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 56 ft | 41.6 ft below |
| Major flood | 62 ft | 47.6 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 74.7 ft | 1937-01-27 |
| 64.5 ft | 1913-03-31 |
| 64 ft | 1884-02-12 |
| 62.3 ft | 1997-03-04 |
| 61.7 ft | 1945-03-09 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Tygarts Creek near Greenup, KY | 7.5 mi | Greenup County |
| Ohio River at Portsmouth, OH | 9.3 mi | Scioto County |
| Ohio River at Ironton, OH | 12.3 mi | Lawrence County |
| Ohio River at Ashland, KY | 16.3 mi | Boyd County |
| Upper Twin Creek at McGaw OH | 19.1 mi | Scioto 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.