Ohio River at Smithland Dam, Smithland, KY
Is Ohio River at Smithland Dam, Smithland, KY flooding right now?
Ohio River at Smithland Dam, Smithland, KY measured 13.69 ft on 2026-09-22 21:00:00 UTC. That observation was 26.3 ft below its 40 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
13.69 ft
Streamflow
86,500 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 40 ft, with major flooding at 50 ft. The highest crest on record was 54.83 ft on Fri, May 6, 2011.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 35 ft | 21.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 40 ft | 26.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 48 ft | 34.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 50 ft | 36.3 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 54.83 ft | 2011-05-06 |
| 51.83 ft | 2019-02-25 |
| 51.44 ft | 1997-03-12 |
| 50.14 ft | 2018-03-02 |
| 49.8 ft | 1991-01-08 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio River at Paducah, KY | 10.4 mi | McCracken County |
| Ohio River at Dam 51 at Golconda, IL | 14.0 mi | Pope County |
| Ohio River at Metropolis, IL | 17.3 mi | Massac County |
| Massac Creek near Paducah, KY | 17.6 mi | McCracken County |
| Little Bayou Creek near Grahamville, KY | 20.0 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.