Ohio River at Lloyd Greenup Lock
Kentucky — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Greenup County, Kentucky on the Ohio River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 03216600, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
62 ft
Moderate Flood
56 ft
Minor Flood
54 ft
Action Stage
52 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
74.7 ft
This flood will exceed the highest stage on record. Large amounts of property damage is expected. Evacuation of homes and businesses will be required.
69 ft
Highest ground in Greenup is flooded. Route 23 is closed.
68 ft
Water enters 90% of residental area of Greenup. CSX Railroad is closed in all parts of Greenup.
67 ft
Berry Street in Greenup is flooded.
66 ft
Womeck Cemetery is flooded.
65 ft
Backwater flooding into Raccoon Creek begins.
64 ft
CSX Railroad is closed on east side of Greenup.
62 ft
Water enters Greenup High School.
56 ft
Several low lying areas flooded and backwater affected on both sides of the river.
54 ft
This will cause minor flooding of mainly low-lying areas. Backwater flooding starts on both sides of the river.
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 26, 1937 | 74.7 ft | — |
| Jan 26, 1937 | 74.7 ft | — |
| Mar 30, 1913 | 64.5 ft | — |
| Mar 30, 1913 | 64.5 ft | — |
| Feb 11, 1884 | 64 ft | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Ohio River at Lloyd Greenup Lock?
The Ohio River at Lloyd Greenup Lock gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03216600) 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 Lloyd Greenup Lock?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Ohio River at Lloyd Greenup Lock is 54 feet. Action stage begins at 52 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 56 feet, and major flooding at 62 feet.
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Where is the Ohio River at Lloyd Greenup Lock gauge located?
The gauge is located in Greenup County, Kentucky at coordinates 38.6467°N, 82.8606°W. USGS site number: 03216600. 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.