Ohio River at Mount Vernon

Last updated: Jun 30, 2025, 5:27 PM UTC
No watches, warnings or advisories are in effect for this area.

Flood Impacts 🅘

  • 59.21 - This flood will exceed the highest stage on record.
  • 52 - Major flooding occurs. Large amounts of land are inundated and many homes and businesses will require evacuation.
  • 45 - Large portions of Point Township in Posey county are flooded.

Gauge Info

Coordinates 37.9286, -87.8956
RFC OHRFC
State IN
WFO PAH
County Posey

Gauge Location

Recent Crests

1. 40.10 ft on 04-22-2024
2. 36.50 ft on 02-01-2024
3. 37.00 ft on 03-30-2023
4. 36.20 ft on 02-23-2023
5. 42.90 ft on 03-03-2022

Historic Crests

1. 59.21 ft on 02-01-1937
2. 52.90 ft on 04-05-1913
3. 51.80 ft on 05-05-2011
4. 51.70 ft on 02-20-1884
5. 51.20 ft on 03-14-1945

Vertical Datum Table

type NAVD88 NGVD29
major Flooding 370.59 ft370.92 ft
moderate Flooding 363.59 ft363.92 ft
minor Flooding 353.59 ft353.92 ft
action 346.59 ft346.92 ft
Latest Value N/AN/A
Gauge Zero 318.59 ft318.92 ft

Gauge Photos

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Incline Gage on Public Boat Ramp

Probability Information

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WFO Information

Weather Forecast Office
Paducah
8250 Highway 3520
West Paducah, KY 42086-6440
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