Ohio River at Newburgh Lock and Dam, IN
Is Ohio River at Newburgh Lock and Dam, IN flooding right now?
Ohio River at Newburgh Lock and Dam, IN measured 13.69 ft on 2026-11-11 15:00:00 UTC. That observation was 24.3 ft below its 38 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
13.69 ft
Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 38 ft, with major flooding at 56 ft. The highest crest on record was 56.6 ft on Sun, Jan 31, 1937.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 35 ft | 21.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 38 ft | 24.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 48 ft | 34.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 56 ft | 42.3 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 56.6 ft | 1937-01-31 |
| 50.9 ft | 1945-03-12 |
| 50.7 ft | 1913-04-01 |
| 50.53 ft | 1997-03-09 |
| 50.4 ft | 1964-03-16 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Green River at Lock 1 at Spottsville, KY | 5.2 mi | Henderson County |
| Ohio River at Evansville, IN | 11.4 mi | Vanderburgh County |
| Ohio River at Henderson, KY | 13.1 mi | Henderson County |
| Ohio River at Riverport at Owensboro, KY | 15.7 mi | Daviess County |
| Pigeon Creek near Fort Branch | 23.2 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.