Ohio River at McAlpine Upper
Kentucky — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Jefferson County, Kentucky on the Ohio River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 03293551, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
38 ft
783,550 cfs
Moderate Flood
30 ft
630,001 cfs
Minor Flood
23 ft
512,700 cfs
Action Stage
21 ft
484,486 cfs
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
55.2 ft
Water reaches top of floodwall.
53 ft
Sandbagging of low areas of Louisville floodwall begin.
52 ft
Flooding begins in Jeffersonville city limits. Shelby Street in Louisville is closed at floodgate.
50 ft
Jackson Strret, Schoeffel Alley, Hancock Street, Preston Street and 13th Street are closed at floodgates.
48 ft
Franklin, 18th, and 26th Streets are closed at floodgates.
47 ft
Clay Street, Letterle Avenue, and Washington Street are closed at floodgates.
44 ft
Campbell, 12th, Franklin, Wenzel, and Adams Streets are closed at floodgates.
42 ft
Buchanan and Cabel Streets are closed at floodgate.
40 ft
Mellwood Avenue, Webster Street, and Rowan Street are closed at floodgate.
38 ft
Rowan and 7th Streets floodgates are closed. US 42 floods at Harrods Creek.
37 ft
6th and 8th Street floodgates are closed. Ali Center and 2nd Street bridge floodgates are closed.
36 ft
11th Street is closed at floodgates.
34 ft
Bingham Way is closed at floodgate. Water floods East Riverside Road near Fisherman's Wharf in Jeffersonville.
32 ft
2nd Street floodgate is closed.
30 ft
Utica Pike floods at Duffy's Landing in Jeffersonville.
29 ft
Parts of Utica IN flood. Third Street ramp off of I-64 closes. 10th Streets is closed at floodgate.
28 ft
More sections of River Road floods. Beachland Beach area is cut off. Lime Kiln Lane floods south of River Road.
27 ft
River Road floods at many locations from 3rd St. to Glenview. Blankenbaker Lane closes south of River Road. River Dell Rd. floods at Mellwood Ave. Riverside Dr. floods at many locations.
26 ft
Mockingbird Valley Rd. floods south of Mellwood Ave.
24.5 ft
Waldoah Beach and Transylvania Beach areas are cut off. River Road near Indian Hills Trail floods. Adams St. and Witherspoon Rd. closes.
23 ft
Some sections of River Road are closed from 3rd St. to 8th St. Eifler Beach and Juniper Beach areas are cut off. Parts of Campbell St., Frankfort Ave., and Mockingbird Valley Rd. close. Right turns onto River Rd. from the I-64 ramp are prohibited.
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 | 52.15 ft | — |
| Jan 26, 1937 | 52.15 ft | — |
| Mar 8, 1945 | 42.1 ft | — |
| Mar 8, 1945 | 42.1 ft | — |
| Feb 15, 1884 | 41.7 ft | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Ohio River at McAlpine Upper?
The Ohio River at McAlpine Upper gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03293551) 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 McAlpine Upper?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Ohio River at McAlpine Upper is 23 feet. Action stage begins at 21 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 30 feet, and major flooding at 38 feet.
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Where is the Ohio River at McAlpine Upper gauge located?
The gauge is located in Jefferson County, Kentucky at coordinates 38.2659°N, 85.7689°W. USGS site number: 03293551. 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.