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RIVER GAUGE · OHIO RIVER

Ohio River at McAlpine Upper

Jefferson County, Kentucky

Water level13.10 ft
Flow252,000 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action21 ft484,486 cfs
Minor flood23 ft512,700 cfs
Moderate flood30 ft630,001 cfs
Major flood38 ft783,550 cfs

The past week

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What floods at each level

Highest crests on record

DateLevelFlow
Jan 26, 193752.15 ft—
Mar 8, 194542.1 ft—
Feb 15, 188441.7 ft—

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