Ohio River at Newburgh Lock and Dam

Last updated: Jul 3, 2025, 6:42 AM UTC
No watches, warnings or advisories are in effect for this area.

Flood Impacts 🅘

  • 56.6 - This flood will exceed the highest stage on record. Evacuations of homes and businesses becomes necessary. Many roads are water covered and impassable.
  • 48 - Water approaches part of IN 66 about 1 mile downstream from the lock and dam.
  • 46 - 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.

Gauge Info

Coordinates 37.9283, -87.3750
RFC OHRFC
State IN
WFO PAH
County Warrick
Data Provider(s)
US Geological Survey USGS--Water Resources of the United States
USGS 03304300

Gauge Location

Recent Crests

1. 47.90 ft on 02-22-2025 (P)
2. 43.49 ft on 04-19-2024
3. 40.74 ft on 02-03-2024
4. 40.02 ft on 03-29-2023
5. 40.68 ft on 02-22-2023

Historic Crests

1. 56.60 ft on 01-31-1937
2. 50.90 ft on 03-12-1945
3. 50.70 ft on 04-01-1913
4. 50.53 ft on 03-09-1997
5. 50.40 ft on 03-16-1964

Vertical Datum Table

type NAVD88 NGVD29
major Flooding 385.16 ft385.46 ft
moderate Flooding 377.16 ft377.46 ft
minor Flooding 367.16 ft367.46 ft
action 364.16 ft364.46 ft
Latest Value 348.11 ft348.41 ft
Gauge Zero 329.16 ft329.46 ft

Gauge Photos

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Newburgh Lock and Dam

Probability Information

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WFO Information

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