Major Flood
41 ft
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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
38 ft
Minor Flood
26 ft
Action Stage
24 ft
What Floods at Each Level
52 ft
A large section of Woodbury floods. Travel is impossible except by boat.
43 ft
Woodbury is cutoff. Water enters some homes in town.
41 ft
Water approaches KY 403 on opposite side of town near levy. Travel is difficult into town.
40 ft
US 231 at Russellville Road and the William Natcher Parkway interchange floods. Butler County High School is cutoff.
38 ft
KY 403 between James McKinney bridge and Three Tile Lane floods. US 231 south of Sawmill Road in Morgantown floods.
36 ft
Many parts of Woodbury flood.
33 ft
Old Ferry River Road in Aberdeen floods.
32 ft
Low spots on North and South Church Streets in Woodbury flood.
30 ft
Several county roads flood near Woodbury.
26 ft
KY 403 at James McKinney Bridge floods. Water overflows lock wall.
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 24, 1937 | 52.67 ft | 205,000 cfs |
| Feb 16, 1989 | 52.52 ft | 92,300 cfs |
| Mar 2, 1962 | 47.51 ft | 161,000 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
WDHK2
River
Green River (KY)
County
Butler, KY
Coordinates
37.1823°N, 86.6300°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Green River (KY) above Woodbury?
The Green River (KY) above Woodbury gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03315500) 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 Green River (KY) above Woodbury?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Green River (KY) above Woodbury is 26 feet. Action stage begins at 24 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 38 feet, and major flooding at 41 feet.
How do I get alerts when Green River (KY) rises?
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Where is the Green River (KY) above Woodbury gauge located?
The gauge is located in Butler County, Kentucky at coordinates 37.1823°N, 86.6300°W. USGS site number: 03315500. 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.