Ohio River at Paducah, KY
Is Ohio River at Paducah, KY flooding right now?
Ohio River at Paducah, KY measured 15.92 ft on 2026-09-22 21:00:00 UTC. That observation was 23.1 ft below its 39 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
15.92 ft
Streamflow
88,500 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 39 ft, with major flooding at 52 ft. The highest crest on record was 60.6 ft on Tue, Feb 2, 1937.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 32 ft | 16.1 ft below |
| Minor flood | 39 ft | 23.1 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 43 ft | 27.1 ft below |
| Major flood | 52 ft | 36.1 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 60.6 ft | 1937-02-02 |
| 55.03 ft | 2011-05-05 |
| 54.3 ft | 1884-02-23 |
| 54.3 ft | 1913-04-07 |
| 53.3 ft | 1950-02-13 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Massac Creek near Paducah, KY | 7.2 mi | McCracken County |
| Ohio River at Metropolis, IL | 9.0 mi | Massac County |
| Ohio River at Smithland Dam, Smithland, KY | 10.4 mi | Pope County |
| Little Bayou Creek near Grahamville, KY | 11.3 mi | McCracken County |
| Bayou Creek near Heath, KY | 13.0 mi | McCracken 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.