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Tygarts Creek near Greenup water level

River gauge, Tygarts Creek, Kentucky, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

2.64ft Down 0.07 ft over the last 24 hours

Flow
20.8 cfs
0 10 20 Highest onrecord 24.40 ft Minor floodstage 20.00 ft Lowest on record 2.10 ft

History

2.83.0ftOct 16Oct 17Oct 18Oct 19Oct 202.83.0ftOct 16Oct 18Oct 20
2.42.62.83.0ftSep 21Sep 28Oct 5Oct 13Oct 202.42.62.83.0ftSep 21Oct 5Oct 20
1020ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026Minor flood stage1020ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026Minor flood stage
51015ftJanMarMayJulSepNov202651015ftJanAprJulOct2026

20252026

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

Tygarts Creek near Greenup is at 2.64 ft, in the normal range.

It is 17.36 ft below the flood stage of 20.00 ft. On the same day last year the reading was 2.43 ft, a difference of +0.21 ft.

It has dropped 0.07 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 2.34 ft and 3.00 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.

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

Key numbers

Same day last year
2.43 ft+0.21 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days
2.34 ft – 3.00 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
2.30 ft – 15.64 ft
Highest on record
24.40 ftMay 3, 2010
Lowest on record
2.10 ftOctober 9, 2010

Floating and fishing near Tygarts Creek near Greenup

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

Flood stage here is 20.00 ft, 17.36 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

28.00 ft
Route 7 bridge starts to flood. Route 7, 2070, and other roads along Tygarts Creek are flooded. Several homes and businesses are flooded. Major flooding is occuring.
22.00 ft
Homes, businesses, and a church along Route 7 are flooded. Several roads and homes along Tygarts Creek are flooded.
21.00 ft
Sections of Routes 7, and 2070 other roads near Tygarts Creek are flooded. Some homes and businesses start to flood.
20.00 ft
Low areas along State Route 7 and County Route 2070 start to flood. The country store in Load and some homes near Tygarts Creek start to flood.
2.64 ft
Right now

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

Highest crests on record

RankLevelDate
124.40 ftMay 3, 2010
223.65 ftMarch 2, 1997
322.75 ftDecember 9, 1978
421.90 ftFebruary 19, 2000
521.38 ftFebruary 28, 1962
621.29 ftMarch 20, 2002
721.25 ftApril 22, 1972
820.99 ftFebruary 16, 1989
920.70 ftSeptember 10, 2018
1020.70 ftSeptember 10, 2018

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:46 AM Sunset 06:48 PM Daylight 11 hr, 2 min First quarter 69%

Map

Other gauges on Tygarts Creek

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Tygarts Creek at Lawton Road at Olive HillRiver gauge, Tygarts Creek 1.08 ft Below flood stage −0.03 ft 23 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Ohio River at Greenup Dam near GreenupRiver gauge, Ohio River 13.16 ft Below flood stage −6.01 ft 8 mi
Ohio River at PortsmouthRiver gauge, Ohio River 17.71 ft High −1.41 ft 12 mi
Ohio River at IrontonRiver gauge, Ohio River 34.71 ft Very high +0.12 ft 15 mi
Upper Twin Creek at McGaw OHRiver gauge, Upper Twin Creek 1.6 cfs Normal −0.1 cfs 15 mi
Little Sandy River at GraysonRiver gauge, Little Sandy River 4.28 ft Below flood stage −0.07 ft 16 mi
Ohio River at AshlandRiver gauge, Ohio River 34.86 ft Below flood stage +0.09 ft 18 mi
Little Sandy River below Grayson Dam near LeonRiver gauge, Little Sandy River 42.8 cfs Normal ±0 22 mi
Symmes Creek at Aid OHRiver gauge, Symmes Creek 5.85 ft Below flood stage −0.13 ft 25 mi

Questions and answers

Is Tygarts Creek near Greenup higher than last year?

Yes, it is 0.21 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 2.43 ft.

What is flood stage for Tygarts Creek near Greenup?

The official flood stage is 20.00 ft. The level is currently 17.36 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 Tygarts Creek near Greenup today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 09:45 AM EDT, the water level was 2.64 ft. Down 0.07 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Tygarts Creek near Greenup rising or falling?

Down 0.07 ft over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Tygarts Creek near Greenup normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Tygarts Creek near Greenup?

The highest level on record is 24.40 ft on May 3, 2010. The lowest is 2.10 ft on October 9, 2010.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
Operator
U.S. Geological Survey
Station code
usgs:03217000 (Agency page)
Coordinates
38.56425, -82.95212 (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 2.64 ft 2026-10-20 13:45 Provisional
Flow 20.8 cfs 2026-10-20 13:45 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Tygarts Creek near Greenup (usgs:03217000). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/kentucky/tygarts-creek-near-greenup

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