Ohio River at Greenup Dam near Greenup water level

Name: Ohio River at Greenup Dam near Greenup water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Ohio River, Kentucky, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

12.87ft Down 4.86 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 06:45 PM EDT (52 min ago)

Flow: 50,500 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to rise to 17.10 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 02:00 PM. Issued Tuesday, October 20 at 09:35 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Ohio River at Greenup Dam near Greenup, where the gauge shows 12.87 ft.

It is 41.13 ft below the flood stage of 54.00 ft.

It is still going down, by 4.86 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 17.10 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 02:00 PM. The 30-day range is 12.71 ft – 21.40 ft.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record: 64.50 ftMarch 31, 1913
Forecast peak: 17.10 ftTuesday, October 20 at 02:00 PM

Paddling and fishing conditions

Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.

For reference, flood stage is 54.00 ft.

What happens at each level

74.70 ft: This flood will exceed the highest stage on record. Large amounts of property damage is expected. Evacuation of homes and businesses will be required.
69.00 ft: Highest ground in Greenup is flooded. Route 23 is closed.
68.00 ft: Water enters 90% of residental area of Greenup. CSX Railroad is closed in all parts of Greenup.
67.00 ft: Berry Street in Greenup is flooded.
66.00 ft: Womeck Cemetery is flooded.
65.00 ft: Backwater flooding into Raccoon Creek begins.
64.00 ft: CSX Railroad is closed on east side of Greenup.
62.00 ft: Water enters Greenup High School.
56.00 ft: Several low lying areas flooded and backwater affected on both sides of the river.
54.00 ft: This will cause minor flooding of mainly low-lying areas. Backwater flooding starts on both sides of the river.
12.87 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: 9 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	64.50 ft	March 31, 1913
2	64.00 ft	February 12, 1884
3	62.30 ft	March 4, 1997
4	61.70 ft	March 9, 1945
5	59.20 ft	December 11, 1978
6	59.19 ft	February 28, 1979
7	57.99 ft	March 3, 2021
8	57.14 ft	February 20, 2018
9	56.80 ft	March 13, 2011
10	56.80 ft	March 13, 2011

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

20 Tue 72° 38° – Wind 6 mph

21 Wed 72° 43° – Wind 6 mph

22 Thu 69° 42° – Wind 6 mph

23 Fri 70° 44° – Wind 6 mph

24 Sat 73° 44° – Wind 3 mph

25 Sun 74° 47° – Wind 3 mph

26 Mon 74° 49° – Wind 3 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:46 AM Sunset 06:48 PM Daylight 11 hr, 1 min Waxing gibbous 72%

Map

Other gauges on the Ohio River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Ohio River at Hannibal Lock and Dam (Lower)River gauge, Ohio River	13.35 ft	Below flood stage	+0.18 ft	128 mi
Ohio River above SardisRiver gauge, Ohio River	2,660 cfs	Very low	−26,840.0 cfs	126 mi
Ohio River at MariettaRiver gauge, Ohio River	16.61 ft	Below flood stage	+0.14 ft	92 mi
Ohio River at ParkersburgRiver gauge, Ohio River	21.59 ft	High	−0.13 ft	82 mi
Ohio River at Point PleasantRiver gauge, Ohio River	24.75 ft	Normal	−0.16 ft	41 mi
Ohio River at HuntingtonRiver gauge, Ohio River	26.26 ft	Normal	−0.37 ft	25 mi
Ohio River at AshlandRiver gauge, Ohio River	34.44 ft	Below flood stage	−0.36 ft	16 mi
Ohio River at IrontonRiver gauge, Ohio River	34.38 ft	Normal	−0.27 ft	12 mi
Ohio River at PortsmouthRiver gauge, Ohio River	17.45 ft	Normal	−0.96 ft	9 mi
Ohio River at MaysvilleRiver gauge, Ohio River	33.93 ft	Low	−0.22 ft	50 mi
Ohio River at CincinnatiRiver gauge, Ohio River	27.39 ft	Normal	−0.82 ft	94 mi
Ohio River at Markland Dam near WarsawRiver gauge, Ohio River	16.97 ft	Normal	−1.94 ft	114 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Tygarts Creek near GreenupRiver gauge, Tygarts Creek	2.62 ft	Below flood stage	−0.06 ft	8 mi
Upper Twin Creek at McGaw OHRiver gauge, Upper Twin Creek	1.5 cfs	Normal	−0.1 cfs	19 mi
Symmes Creek at Aid OHRiver gauge, Symmes Creek	5.81 ft	Below flood stage	−0.11 ft	20 mi
Little Sandy River at GraysonRiver gauge, Little Sandy River	4.26 ft	Below flood stage	−0.05 ft	22 mi
Little Sandy River below Grayson Dam near LeonRiver gauge, Little Sandy River	42.3 cfs	Normal	−0.5 cfs	28 mi
Tygarts Creek at Lawton Road at Olive HillRiver gauge, Tygarts Creek	1.07 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	30 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Ohio River at Greenup Dam near Greenup?

The official flood stage is 54.00 ft. The level is currently 41.13 ft below it.

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 Greenup Dam near Greenup today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 06:45 PM EDT, the water level was 12.87 ft. Down 4.86 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Ohio River at Greenup Dam near Greenup rising or falling?

Down 4.86 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Ohio River at Greenup Dam near Greenup normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Ohio River at Greenup Dam near Greenup?

The highest level on record is 64.50 ft on March 31, 1913.

Is Ohio River at Greenup Dam near Greenup expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to rise to 17.10 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 02:00 PM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:03216600 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 38.64674, -82.86045 (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

Parameter	Last value	Time (UTC)	Quality
Water level	12.87 ft	2026-10-20 22:45	Provisional
Flow	50,500 cfs	2026-10-20 22:00	Provisional

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