Is the Tradewater River flooding?

Kentucky · 2 gauges · Kentucky river levels

The Tradewater River is tracked by 2 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 Tradewater River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 0 of 2 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Kentucky river levels.

data refreshed 8 min ago

Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

River facts

The longest-running gauge on this river is Tradewater River at Olney, KY. The highest level ever recorded there was 19.27 ft in January 1937, carrying 17,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1937 (78 annual peaks). It is currently at 2.68 ft, 16.6 ft below that record.

Drains 255 sq mi · gauge elevation 361 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record