OHIO RIVER AT UNIONTOWN DAM, KY

Union County, Kentucky · USGS gauge 03322420 · NWS UNWK2 · OHIO RIVER flood status · Kentucky river levels

Is OHIO RIVER AT UNIONTOWN DAM, KY flooding right now?

No — OHIO RIVER AT UNIONTOWN DAM, KY is at 18.13 ft, 18.9 ft below its 37 ft flood stage, as of 40 min ago.

Gauge height
18.13 ft
as of 40 min ago
Streamflow
data refreshed 10 min ago

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

NWS forecast, issued 2 hours ago. Forecasts are issued for select river points and update through the day.

Flood stages at this gauge

CategoryStageCurrent distance
Action33 ft14.9 ft below
Minor flood37 ft18.9 ft below
Moderate flood49 ft30.9 ft below
Major flood60 ft41.9 ft below

Highest crests on record

StageDate
64.4 ft1937-02-01
57.8 ft1913-04-05
56.92 ft2011-05-06
54.6 ft1945-03-14
54.09 ft2025-04-14

Last 7 days

Past 7 days · 15.86–18.81 ft

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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.

Sources: USGS monitoring location · NWS gauge & forecast