Tygarts Creek near Greenup, KY
Is Tygarts Creek near Greenup, KY flooding right now?
Tygarts Creek near Greenup, KY measured 2.76 ft on 2026-09-22 22:45:00 UTC. That observation was 17.2 ft below its 20 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.76 ft
Streamflow
33 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 20 ft, with major flooding at 22 ft. The highest crest on record was 24.4 ft on Mon, May 3, 2010.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 15 ft | 12.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 20 ft | 17.2 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 21 ft | 18.2 ft below |
| Major flood | 22 ft | 19.2 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 24.4 ft | 2010-05-03 |
| 23.65 ft | 1997-03-02 |
| 22.75 ft | 1978-12-09 |
| 21.9 ft | 2000-02-19 |
| 21.38 ft | 1962-02-28 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio River at Greenup Dam near Greenup, KY | 7.5 mi | Greenup County |
| Ohio River at Portsmouth, OH | 11.6 mi | Scioto County |
| Ohio River at Ironton, OH | 14.5 mi | Lawrence County |
| Kinniconick Creek below Trace Creek at Tannery, KY | 14.6 mi | Lewis County |
| Kinniconick Creek near Tannery, KY | 14.8 mi | Lewis 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.