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Ohio River at Newburgh Lock and Dam water level

River gauge, Ohio River, Indiana, United States

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Normal for mid-October

Water level

16.93ft Down 0.90 ft over the last 24 hours

25 50 Highest onrecord 56.60 ft Minor floodstage 38.00 ft

History

1520ftOct 16Oct 19Oct 23Oct 26Oct 291520ftOct 16Oct 23Oct 29
203040ftSep 21Sep 30Oct 10Oct 19Oct 29Minor flood stage203040ftSep 21Oct 10Oct 29Minor flood stage
2040ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026Minor flood stage2040ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026Minor flood stage
2040ftJanMarMayJulSepNov20262040ftJanAprJulOct2026

20252026

Water level Normal range (10–90 %) Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to rise to 17.40 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 01:00 AM. Issued Monday, October 19 at 10:02 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

The Ohio River at Newburgh Lock and Dam is at 16.93 ft, in the normal range for mid-October.

That puts it 3.16 ft above the median of 13.77 ft for mid-October, based on 13 years of readings. It is 21.07 ft below the flood stage of 38.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 13.12 ft (+3.81 ft).

It has dropped 0.90 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 17.40 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 01:00 AM. In the last month it has stayed between 13.64 ft and 28.11 ft.

Compared with 13 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date
13.77 ft3.16 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date
12.62 ft – 22.17 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (13 years of records)
Same day last year
13.12 ft+3.81 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days
13.64 ft – 28.11 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
12.87 ft – 39.93 ft
Highest on record
56.60 ftJanuary 31, 1937
Forecast peak
17.40 ftTuesday, October 20 at 01:00 AM

Floating and fishing near Ohio River at Newburgh Lock and Dam

Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.

Flood stage here is 38.00 ft, 21.07 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

56.60 ft
This flood will exceed the highest stage on record. Evacuations of homes and businesses becomes necessary. Many roads are water covered and impassable.
48.00 ft
Water approaches part of IN 66 about 1 mile downstream from the lock and dam.
46.00 ft
Highway 662 near the old Lock and Dam 47 begins to flood. This is approximately 1/2 mile downstream from the current lock and dam.
38.00 ft
Minor flooding occurs. The river is 2500 feet wide and begins covering agricultural land on the Kentucky side.
35.00 ft
Sloughs between the Ohio and Green Rivers on the Kentucky side begin to fill.
16.93 ft
Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: 49 %.

RankLevelDate
156.60 ftJanuary 31, 1937
250.90 ftMarch 12, 1945
350.70 ftApril 1, 1913
450.53 ftMarch 9, 1997
550.40 ftMarch 16, 1964
650.20 ftJanuary 1, 1884
750.12 ftFebruary 28, 2018
849.08 ftApril 29, 2011
948.10 ftOctober 14, 1952
1048.10 ftApril 21, 1948

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

20 Tue 71° 44° – Wind 6 mph
21 Wed 74° 44° – Wind 6 mph
22 Thu 76° 52° – Wind 6 mph
23 Fri 76° 51° – Wind 8 mph
24 Sat 77° 52° – Wind 8 mph
25 Sun 76° 54° – Wind 9 mph
26 Mon 76° 55° – Wind 12 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:03 AM Sunset 06:06 PM Daylight 11 hr, 3 min First quarter 67%

Map

Other gauges on the Ohio River

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Ohio River at Water Tower at LouisvilleRiver gauge, Ohio River 88,700 cfs High −4,800.0 cfs 94 mi
Ohio River at LouisvilleRiver gauge, Ohio River 17.43 ft High ±0 89 mi
Ohio River below Riverview Park near LouisvilleRiver gauge, Ohio River 15.28 ft No reference yet −0.07 ft 81 mi
Ohio River at Cannelton Dam at CanneltonRiver gauge, Ohio River 14.17 ft Normal −0.63 ft 37 mi
Ohio River at Riverport at OwensboroRiver gauge, Ohio River 19.87 ft No reference yet −0.10 ft 16 mi
Ohio River at EvansvilleRiver gauge, Ohio River 16.26 ft Normal −0.55 ft 11 mi
Ohio River at HendersonRiver gauge, Ohio River 14.23 ft Normal −0.36 ft 13 mi
Ohio River at Uniontown DamRiver gauge, Ohio River 12.97 ft Low +0.03 ft 35 mi
Ohio River at Old ShawneetownRiver gauge, Ohio River 17.11 ft Normal −0.23 ft 45 mi
Ohio River at Dam 51 at GolcondaRiver gauge, Ohio River 30.19 ft Below flood stage +0.08 ft 72 mi
Ohio River at Smithland Dam, SmithlandRiver gauge, Ohio River 13.65 ft Below flood stage +0.07 ft 78 mi
Ohio River at PaducahRiver gauge, Ohio River 16.16 ft Normal +0.18 ft 88 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Green River at Lock 1 at SpottsvilleRiver gauge, Green River 1,440 cfs Low +360 cfs 5.2 mi
Pigeon Creek near Fort BranchRiver gauge, Pigeon Creek 1.9 cfs Normal −0.1 cfs 23 mi
Big Creek near WadesvilleRiver gauge, Big Creek 0.2 cfs Low ±0 24 mi
Green River at Lock 2 at CalhounRiver gauge, Green River 10.28 ft Below flood stage +0.19 ft 28 mi
Patoka River at WinslowRiver gauge, Patoka River 9.32 ft Normal +1.37 ft 32 mi
Green River at LivermoreRiver gauge, Green River 4.07 ft Low +0.19 ft 33 mi
Patoka River near PrincetonRiver gauge, Patoka River 3.39 ft Low +0.41 ft 33 mi
Wabash River at New HarmonyRiver gauge, Wabash River 2.38 ft Below flood stage −0.09 ft 34 mi

Questions and answers

How does the Ohio River at Newburgh Lock and Dam compare with last year?

It is 3.81 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 13.12 ft.

What is flood stage for the Ohio River at Newburgh Lock and Dam?

The official flood stage is 38.00 ft. The level is currently 21.07 ft below it.

What is a normal level for the Ohio River at Newburgh Lock and Dam in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 13.77 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 12.62 ft and 22.17 ft, based on 13 years of records.

Is gage height the same as water depth?

No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.

What is the water level of Ohio River at Newburgh Lock and Dam today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 04:00 AM CDT, the water level was 16.93 ft. Down 0.90 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Ohio River at Newburgh Lock and Dam rising or falling?

Down 0.90 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.33 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Ohio River at Newburgh Lock and Dam normal?

Normal for mid-October. Compared with 13 years of daily readings for this time of year.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
Operator
U.S. Geological Survey
Station code
usgs:03304300 (Agency page)
Coordinates
37.92838, -87.37501 (WGS84)
Vertical datum
NAVD88
Update interval
every 15 minutes
Licence
Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision

Published series

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Water level 16.93 ft 2026-10-20 09:00 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Ohio River at Newburgh Lock and Dam (usgs:03304300). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/indiana/ohio-river-at-newburgh-lock-and-dam

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