Ohio River at Markland Dam near Warsaw, KY
Is Ohio River at Markland Dam near Warsaw, KY flooding right now?
Ohio River at Markland Dam near Warsaw, KY measured 28.25 ft on 2026-09-22 19:45:00 UTC. That observation was 22.8 ft below its 51 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
28.25 ft
Streamflow
196,000 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 51 ft, with major flooding at 74 ft. The highest crest on record was 76.1 ft on Tue, Jan 26, 1937.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 49 ft | 20.8 ft below |
| Minor flood | 51 ft | 22.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 62 ft | 33.8 ft below |
| Major flood | 74 ft | 45.8 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 76.1 ft | 1937-01-26 |
| 66.7 ft | 1913-04-01 |
| 65.2 ft | 1945-03-08 |
| 64.5 ft | 1964-03-12 |
| 60.72 ft | 1997-03-06 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Eagle Creek at Glencoe, KY | 9.2 mi | Gallatin County |
| Kentucky River at Lock 1 near Carrollton, KY | 12.3 mi | Carroll County |
| Mud Lick Creek at Hwy 42 near Beaverlick, KY | 14.4 mi | Boone County |
| Indian-Kentuck Creek near Canaan, IN | 16.9 mi | Jefferson County |
| South Hogan Creek near Dillsboro, Ind. | 17.9 mi | Dearborn 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.