Major Flood
400 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
386 ft
Minor Flood
380 ft
Action Stage
378 ft
What Floods at Each Level
422 ft
The TVA Fossil Plant at Drakesboro is flooded.
380 ft
Water rises over the skimmer wall at the TVA fossil plant.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 4, 1962 | 403.65 ft | 107,000 cfs |
| Apr 9, 2025 | 403.31 ft | 130,000 cfs |
| Apr 9, 2025 | 403.17 ft | 130,000 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
PRDK2
River
Green River (KY)
County
Muhlenberg, KY
Coordinates
37.2639°N, 86.9778°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Green River (KY) at Paradise?
The Green River (KY) at Paradise gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03316500) 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 Paradise?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Green River (KY) at Paradise is 380 feet. Action stage begins at 378 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 386 feet, and major flooding at 400 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 Paradise 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 Paradise gauge located?
The gauge is located in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky at coordinates 37.2639°N, 86.9778°W. USGS site number: 03316500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: 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.