Ohio River at Owensboro

Last updated: Jul 22, 2025, 6:37 PM UTC

Flood Impacts 🅘

  • 54.8 - This flood will exceed the highest stage on record. Large amounts of property damage can be expected. Evacuation of many homes and businesses becomes necessary.
  • 50 - Moderate flooding occurs affecting the lowest land in Owensboro well back from the river due to sewers backing up.
  • 44 - Parts of Smothers Park may flood.

Gauge Info

Coordinates 37.7936, -87.1417
RFC OHRFC
State KY
WFO PAH
County Daviess

Gauge Location

Recent Crests

1. 44.10 ft on 02-22-2025 (P)
2. 44.29 ft on 02-21-2025
3. 40.70 ft on 03-02-2022
4. 43.70 ft on 03-07-2021
5. 44.50 ft on 02-17-2019

Historic Crests

1. 54.80 ft on 01-29-1937
2. 49.70 ft on 03-11-1945
3. 49.50 ft on 03-15-1964
4. 49.30 ft on 04-01-1913
5. 49.00 ft on 03-09-1997

Vertical Datum Table

type NAVD88
major Flooding 386.96 ft
moderate Flooding 381.96 ft
minor Flooding 377.96 ft
action 361.96 ft
Latest Value 358.76 ft
Gauge Zero 337.96 ft

Gauge Photos

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Probability Information

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WFO Information

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