Is the Ohio River flooding?
The Ohio River is tracked by 13 USGS streamgauges in Kentucky. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Ohio River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. Right now, every gauge on the Ohio River is below flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Kentucky river levels.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio River at Ashland, KY | No flooding | 34.32 ft | 52 ft | |
| Ohio River at Greenup Dam near Greenup, KY | No flooding | 16.28 ft | 54 ft | |
| Ohio River at Maysville, KY | No flooding | 33.95 ft | 50 ft | |
| Ohio River at Markland Dam near Warsaw, KY | No flooding | 16.24 ft | 51 ft | |
| Ohio River at Louisville, KY | No flooding | 14.73 ft | 55 ft | |
| Ohio River at Henderson, KY | No flooding | 13.36 ft | 36 ft | |
| Ohio River at Uniontown Dam, KY | No flooding | 17.20 ft | 37 ft | |
| Ohio River at Old Shawneetown, Il-Ky | No flooding | 17.05 ft | 33 ft | |
| Ohio River at Paducah, KY | No flooding | 16.79 ft | 39 ft | |
| Ohio River at Kosmosdale, KY | No current data | — | — | — |
| Ohio River at Water Tower at Louisville, KY | No flood stage defined | 13.33 ft | — | |
| Ohio River below Riverview Pk near Louisville, KY | No flood stage defined | 13.47 ft | — | |
| Ohio River at Riverport at Owensboro, KY | No flood stage defined | 19.54 ft | — |
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.