Major Flood
470 ft
Current Water Level
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: CLFI3). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
457 ft
Minor Flood
451 ft
Action Stage
449 ft
What Floods at Each Level
476 ft
Water reaches second story on Vaughn St. Most homes on First streets are flooded. Some business along First St. are flooded.
473 ft
All of First St. in Madison is flooded and water enters homes on First Street. West end of Second St. is flooded. Water reaches State Highway 7. Many county roads on both sides are closed.
471 ft
Flooding begins in Bethlehem IN.
468 ft
Other homes in the west end of Madison are flooded.
466 ft
Water reaches main floor of Clifty Creek Power Plant.
464 ft
IN 56 floods at Clifty Creek bridge.
458 ft
Water reaches State Highway 56 east of Clifty Creek Power Plant. Clifty Creek Park south entrance floods.
457 ft
Water covers the west end of First St. Half of Milton KY is flooded. Entrance to Clifty Creek State Park is flooded.
453 ft
Water floods Vaughn Drive in Madison in southwest. Water floods city campground in southeast. Water reaches State Highway 56 toward Vevay.
449 ft
Lower parts of Milton KY flood. Public landing at Madison floods.
447 ft
Road to Hanover Beach is closed.
446 ft
Bottomland begins to flood.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 26, 1937 | 475.9 ft | — |
| Feb 14, 1884 | 464.3 ft | — |
| Mar 7, 1945 | 464 ft | — |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
CLFI3
River
Ohio River
County
Jefferson, IN
Coordinates
38.7367°N, 85.4181°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Ohio River at Clifty Creek?
The Ohio River at Clifty Creek gauge is maintained by USGS and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Ohio River at Clifty Creek?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Ohio River at Clifty Creek is 451 feet. Action stage begins at 449 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 457 feet, and major flooding at 470 feet.
How do I get alerts when Ohio River rises?
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Where is the Ohio River at Clifty Creek gauge located?
The gauge is located in Jefferson County, Indiana at coordinates 38.7367°N, 85.4181°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Indiana-Kentucky Electric Corp.
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.