RIVER GAUGE · OHIO RIVER
Ohio River at J.T. Myers Lock and Dam
Posey County, Indiana
Water level18.65 ft
Flow158,000 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action33 ft
Minor flood37 ft
Moderate flood49 ft
Major flood60 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 66 ft
The top of the levee is reached at Uniontown.
- 64.4 ft
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.
- 49 ft
The top of the protection is reached at J.T. Myers Lock and Dam.
- 37 ft
Minor flooding occurs affecting mainly bottomland and surrounding low lying areas.
- 33 ft
The road to several farms above Uniontown floods.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 1937 | 64.4 ft | — |
| Apr 4, 1913 | 57.8 ft | — |
| May 6, 2011 | 56.92 ft | 1,226,791 cfs |
More on Ohio River
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