Ohio River at Henderson, KY
Is Ohio River at Henderson, KY flooding right now?
Ohio River at Henderson, KY measured 12.48 ft on 2026-11-11 15:45:00 UTC. That observation was 23.5 ft below its 36 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
12.48 ft
Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 36 ft, with major flooding at 48 ft. The highest crest on record was 43.08 ft on Sat, Apr 12, 2025.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 31 ft | 18.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 36 ft | 23.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 43 ft | 30.5 ft below |
| Major flood | 48 ft | 35.5 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 43.08 ft | 2025-04-12 |
| 39.59 ft | 2025-02-23 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio River at Evansville, IN | 8.8 mi | Vanderburgh County |
| Green River at Lock 1 at Spottsville, KY | 10.0 mi | Henderson County |
| Beaverdam Creek near Corydon, KY | 11.3 mi | Henderson County |
| Ohio River at Newburgh Lock and Dam, IN | 13.1 mi | Warrick County |
| Bayou Drain near Hovey, IN | 18.7 mi | Posey 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.