Major Flood
65.5 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
56.6 ft
Minor Flood
52 ft
Action Stage
50 ft
What Floods at Each Level
66.5 ft
CSX Railroad closed in east end of Ashland near Catlettsburg KY.
65.8 ft
River overtops the low point of the bank at the foot of Houston Street in Russell and flows overland to Ganners Branch.
65.5 ft
US Routes 23 and 60 floods in the east end of Ashland. US Route 23 one quarter of a mile west of Ashland floods.
64.5 ft
CSX Railroad closed in Russell.
63 ft
US Route 60 floods in Catlettsburg.
60 ft
The flood gate at Oakland Avenue in Catlettsburg is closed.
56.6 ft
General flooding of areas around Ashland outside of the flood wall.
56 ft
The flood gate in Catlettsburg at 26th and Front Street is closed.
55.5 ft
KY Route 3 floods in Catlettsburg.
52 ft
Minor flooding of roads in low lying areas begin to flood due to backwater from creeks.
50 ft
Catlettsburg flood gate at 15th and Center Street is closed.
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 27, 1937 | 74.21 ft | 690,000 cfs |
| Mar 30, 1913 | 70.6 ft | 669,000 cfs |
| Feb 11, 1888 | 69.3 ft | 620,000 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Ohio River at Ashland?
The Ohio River at Ashland gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03216000) 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 Ashland?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Ohio River at Ashland is 52 feet. Action stage begins at 50 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 56.6 feet, and major flooding at 65.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when Ohio River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Ohio River at Ashland 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 Ohio River at Ashland gauge located?
The gauge is located in Boyd County, Kentucky at coordinates 38.4812°N, 82.6365°W. USGS site number: 03216000. 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 typically include ONLY 2 days of future rain from <u>forecast issuance time</u> (lower right of graph). Occasionally 3 days of future rain included.