Major Flood
718 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
713 ft
Minor Flood
713 ft
Action Stage
711 ft
What Floods at Each Level
713 ft
Flood pool, spillway elevation.
705.2 ft
Record pool on 01/04/1979.
675 ft
Summer Pool
664 ft
Winter Pool
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 3, 1979 | 705.2 ft | — |
| May 23, 1983 | 704 ft | — |
| Apr 20, 2025 | 703.7 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
GRLK2
River
Green River (KY)
County
Taylor, KY
Coordinates
37.2478°N, 85.3400°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Green River (KY) at Green River Lake?
The Green River (KY) at Green River Lake gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03305990) 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) at Green River Lake?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Green River (KY) at Green River Lake is 713 feet. Action stage begins at 711 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 713 feet, and major flooding at 718 feet.
How do I get alerts when Green River (KY) rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Green River (KY) at Green River Lake to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Green River (KY) at Green River Lake gauge located?
The gauge is located in Taylor County, Kentucky at coordinates 37.2478°N, 85.3400°W. USGS site number: 03305990. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Army Corps of Engineers, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- The future pool levels are furnished by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. These forecasts do not account for future precipitation.