Ohio River at Old Shawneetown, Il-Ky
Is Ohio River at Old Shawneetown, Il-Ky flooding right now?
Ohio River at Old Shawneetown, Il-Ky measured 15.03 ft on 2026-11-11 15:30:00 UTC. That observation was 18.0 ft below its 33 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
15.03 ft
Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 33 ft, with major flooding at 53 ft. The highest crest on record was 65.64 ft on Sat, Jan 30, 1937.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 30 ft | 15.0 ft below |
| Minor flood | 33 ft | 18.0 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 43 ft | 28.0 ft below |
| Major flood | 53 ft | 38.0 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 65.64 ft | 1937-01-30 |
| 56.36 ft | 2011-05-06 |
| 55.6 ft | 1945-03-14 |
| 55.3 ft | 1950-01-19 |
| 54.6 ft | 1964-03-20 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio River at Uniontown Dam, KY | 10.4 mi | Union County |
| Bayou Drain near Hovey, IN | 13.5 mi | Posey County |
| Middle Fork Saline River near Harrisburg, IL | 20.3 mi | Saline County |
| Beaverdam Creek near Corydon, KY | 23.9 mi | Henderson County |
| Little Wabash River at Carmi, IL | 25.4 mi | White 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.