Major Flood
52 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
48 ft
Minor Flood
42 ft
Action Stage
24 ft
What Floods at Each Level
53.8 ft
This flood will exceed the highest stage on record.
52 ft
Major flooding occurs. Several highways are closed and at this level parts of the airport begin to flood.
45 ft
Many county roads are flooded and some are impassable.
42 ft
The river is 3300 feet wide.
40 ft
Basements along the riverfront begin to fill. Flooding begins along Pigeon Creek.
38 ft
Most of the bottomland is covered and farmers should move livestock and equipment to higher ground.
36 ft
Agricultural bottomeland begins to flood and the levee authority is operating several pumping stations.
26 ft
The levee authority closes the flood gates downtown.
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 30, 1937 | 53.75 ft | 1,410,000 cfs |
| Feb 18, 1884 | 48.82 ft | — |
| Feb 18, 1883 | 48.6 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
EVVI3
River
Ohio River
County
Vanderburgh, IN
Coordinates
37.9722°N, 87.5764°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Ohio River at Evansville?
The Ohio River at Evansville gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03322000) 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 Evansville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Ohio River at Evansville is 42 feet. Action stage begins at 24 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 48 feet, and major flooding at 52 feet.
How do I get alerts when Ohio River rises?
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Where is the Ohio River at Evansville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Vanderburgh County, Indiana at coordinates 37.9722°N, 87.5764°W. USGS site number: 03322000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- 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.