Ohio River at Uniontown Dam, KY
Is Ohio River at Uniontown Dam, KY flooding right now?
Ohio River at Uniontown Dam, KY measured 18.55 ft on 2026-09-22 21:00:00 UTC. That observation was 18.4 ft below its 37 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
18.55 ft
Streamflow
156,000 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 37 ft, with major flooding at 60 ft. The highest crest on record was 64.4 ft on Mon, Feb 1, 1937.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 33 ft | 14.4 ft below |
| Minor flood | 37 ft | 18.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 49 ft | 30.4 ft below |
| Major flood | 60 ft | 41.5 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 64.4 ft | 1937-02-01 |
| 57.8 ft | 1913-04-05 |
| 56.92 ft | 2011-05-06 |
| 54.6 ft | 1945-03-14 |
| 54.09 ft | 2025-04-14 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Bayou Drain near Hovey, IN | 3.7 mi | Posey County |
| Ohio River at Old Shawneetown, Il-Ky | 10.4 mi | Union County |
| Beaverdam Creek near Corydon, KY | 17.6 mi | Henderson County |
| Little Wabash River at Carmi, IL | 20.1 mi | White County |
| Little Wabash River at Main St at Carmi, IL | 22.1 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.