RIVER GAUGE · OHIO RIVER
Ohio River at Owensboro
Daviess County, Kentucky
Water level20.54 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action24 ft
Minor flood40 ft
Moderate flood44 ft
Major flood49 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 54.8 ft
This flood will exceed the highest stage on record. Large amounts of property damage can be expected. Evacuation of many homes and businesses becomes necessary.
- 50 ft
Moderate flooding occurs affecting the lowest land in Owensboro well back from the river due to sewers backing up.
- 44 ft
Parts of Smothers Park may flood.
- 41 ft
Minor flooding occurs affecting mainly bottomland and surrounding low lying areas.
- 35 ft
Bottomland begins to flood.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 28, 1937 | 54.8 ft | — |
| Mar 11, 1945 | 49.7 ft | — |
| Mar 15, 1964 | 49.5 ft | — |
More on Ohio River
UpstreamOhio River at Tell City
DownstreamOhio River at Newburgh Lock and Dam
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