Ohio River at Cannelton Lock and Dam
Critical Stages
40' - Action
42' - Flood
46' - Moderate
50' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 3:00 PM EST 12/6/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 12.28 ft
Flow: 55.8 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 7 PM 12/6 | 12.2 | 54.3 |
| 1 AM 12/7 | 12.2 | 54.3 |
| 7 AM 12/7 | 12.2 | 54.3 |
| 1 PM 12/7 | 12.2 | 54.3 |
| 7 PM 12/7 | 12.1 | 52.5 |
| 1 AM 12/8 | 12.1 | 52.5 |
| 7 AM 12/8 | 12 | 50.8 |
| 1 PM 12/8 | 12 | 50.8 |
| 7 PM 12/8 | 12 | 50.8 |
| 1 AM 12/9 | 12 | 50.8 |
| 7 AM 12/9 | 12.1 | 52.5 |
| 1 PM 12/9 | 12.1 | 52.5 |
| 7 PM 12/9 | 12.1 | 52.5 |
| 1 AM 12/10 | 12.1 | 52.5 |
| 7 AM 12/10 | 12.1 | 52.5 |
| 1 PM 12/10 | 12 | 50.8 |
| 7 PM 12/10 | 12 | 50.8 |
| 1 AM 12/11 | 12 | 50.8 |
| 7 AM 12/11 | 12 | 50.8 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 3:00 PM 12/6 | 12.28 | 55.8 |
| 2:45 PM 12/6 | 12.28 | 55.8 |
| 2:30 PM 12/6 | 12.29 | 56 |
| 2:15 PM 12/6 | 12.29 | 56 |
| 2:00 PM 12/6 | 12.29 | 56 |
| 1:45 PM 12/6 | 12.3 | 56.2 |
| 1:30 PM 12/6 | 12.38 | 57.7 |
| 1:15 PM 12/6 | 12.3 | 56.2 |
| 1:00 PM 12/6 | 12.29 | 56 |
| 12:45 PM 12/6 | 12.3 | 56.2 |
| 12:30 PM 12/6 | 12.29 | 56 |
| 12:15 PM 12/6 | 12.29 | 56 |
| 12:00 PM 12/6 | 12.29 | 56 |
| 11:45 AM 12/6 | 12.29 | 56 |
| 11:30 AM 12/6 | 12.29 | 56 |
| 11:15 AM 12/6 | 12.29 | 56 |
| 11:00 AM 12/6 | 12.27 | 55.6 |
| 10:45 AM 12/6 | 12.29 | 56 |
| 10:30 AM 12/6 | 12.29 | 56 |
| 10:15 AM 12/6 | 12.28 | 55.8 |
| 10:00 AM 12/6 | 12.24 | 55.1 |
| 9:45 AM 12/6 | 12.22 | 54.7 |
| 9:30 AM 12/6 | 12.22 | 54.7 |
| 9:15 AM 12/6 | 12.23 | 54.9 |
| 9:00 AM 12/6 | 12.31 | 56.4 |
| 8:45 AM 12/6 | 12.29 | 56 |
| 8:30 AM 12/6 | 12.25 | 55.3 |
| 8:15 AM 12/6 | 12.3 | 56.2 |
| 8:00 AM 12/6 | 12.2 | 54.3 |
| 7:45 AM 12/6 | 12.18 | 54 |
63' -
Water reaches top of the levee at Hawesville KY. Large sections of highways 66 and 60 are closed.
51' -
Locks are closed. Large sections large of highway 66 flood. Highway 60 floods between Cloverport and Hawesville.
42' -
Agricultural flooding begins near Cloverport and Cannelton. Highway 66 floods near Derby and Dexter. Rocky Point Girl Scout camp is affected.
39' -
Highway 66 floods near Derby - Dexter area.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Jan 27, 1937 | 60.8 |
| Mar 8, 1945 | 54.4 |
| Mar 8, 1964 | 53.9 |
| Apr 1, 1913 | 53.8 |
| Mar 8, 1997 | 52.42 |
| Apr 20, 1948 | 51.3 |
| Apr 10, 2025 | 51.05 |
| Feb 27, 2018 | 50.68 |
| Apr 28, 2011 | 49.3 |
| Dec 15, 1978 | 49.08 |
| Mar 24, 1943 | 48.9 |
| Mar 6, 1962 | 48.8 |
| Mar 17, 2015 | 47.33 |
| Apr 21, 1972 | 46.9 |
| Jan 5, 1991 | 46.85 |
| Feb 15, 2019 | 46.45 |
| Feb 21, 2025 | 46.2 |
| Mar 7, 2021 | 46.12 |
| Feb 21, 1989 | 46.08 |
| Jan 14, 2005 | 46.05 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
