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SwedenGreen River near McKinney water level
River gauge, Green River, Kentucky, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 3.8 cfs
History
What this means
The gauge at Green River near McKinney reads 1.18 ft, a normal level for mid-October.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 1.17 ft and 1.23 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 11.33 ftSeptember 13, 2020
What the stage means on the water
A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.33 ft | September 13, 2020 |
| 2 | 11.31 ft | June 26, 2018 |
| 3 | 10.75 ft | January 10, 1974 |
| 4 | 10.61 ft | April 4, 2025 |
| 5 | 9.52 ft | March 1, 2021 |
| 6 | 9.41 ft | April 14, 2015 |
| 7 | 9.26 ft | April 12, 1972 |
| 8 | 9.19 ft | January 1, 2022 |
| 9 | 9.18 ft | February 16, 2023 |
| 10 | 9.16 ft | April 28, 1970 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Green River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green River near CampbellsvilleRiver gauge, Green River | 94.10 ft | Low | ±0 | 35 mi |
| Green River at GreensburgRiver gauge, Green River | 1.09 ft | No reference yet | ±0 | 43 mi |
| Green River at MunfordvilleRiver gauge, Green River | 2.84 ft | Below flood stage | −0.17 ft | 63 mi |
| Green River at Mammoth CaveRiver gauge, Green River | 9.16 ft | Normal | −0.29 ft | 77 mi |
| Green River at Highway 259 at BrownsvilleRiver gauge, Green River | 17.66 ft | No reference yet | −0.23 ft | 85 mi |
| Green River at Lock 4 at WoodburyRiver gauge, Green River | 3.13 ft | Below flood stage | −0.06 ft | 105 mi |
| Green River at RochesterRiver gauge, Green River | 29.02 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 119 mi |
| Green River at ParadiseRiver gauge, Green River | 0.80 ft | Very low | −0.06 ft | 123 mi |
| Green River at RockportRiver gauge, Green River | 1.06 ft | No reference yet | +0.19 ft | 124 mi |
| Green River at LivermoreRiver gauge, Green River | 4.00 ft | Low | +0.21 ft | 131 mi |
| Green River at Lock 2 at CalhounRiver gauge, Green River | 10.20 ft | Below flood stage | +0.19 ft | 138 mi |
| Green River at Lock 1 at SpottsvilleRiver gauge, Green River | 1,220 cfs | Low | +200 cfs | 149 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dix River near DanvilleRiver gauge, Dix River | 28.3 cfs | Normal | −4.1 cfs | 16 mi |
| Buck Creek near ShopvilleRiver gauge, Buck Creek | 11.9 cfs | Normal | −3.9 cfs | 21 mi |
| Kentucky River at Lock 8 near Camp NelsonRiver gauge, Kentucky River | 12.50 ft | Below flood stage | −0.35 ft | 24 mi |
| Herrington Lake near BurginLake, Herrington Lake | 733.54 ft | Normal | −0.06 ft | 25 mi |
| Kentucky River at Lock 7 at HighbridgeRiver gauge, Kentucky River | 9.71 ft | Below flood stage | −0.40 ft | 28 mi |
| Rockcastle River at BillowsRiver gauge, Rockcastle River | 57.6 cfs | Normal | −20.8 cfs | 30 mi |
| Kentucky River at Lock 9 at Valley ViewRiver gauge, Kentucky River | 1,290 cfs | Normal | −450.0 cfs | 34 mi |
| Green River Lake near CampbellsvilleLake, Green River Lake | 674.09 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 35 mi |
Questions and answers
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 Green River near McKinney today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 02:15 PM EDT, the water level was 1.18 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Green River near McKinney rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Green River near McKinney normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Green River near McKinney?
The highest level on record is 11.33 ft on September 13, 2020.
How often is this data updated?
The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
Where does this data come from?
The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:03305000(Agency page)- Coordinates
37.42202, -84.75022(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 | 1.18 ft | 2026-10-19 18:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 3.8 cfs | 2026-10-19 18:15 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Green River near McKinney (usgs:03305000). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/kentucky/green-river-near-mckinney
How we check values
Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.
Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer