Ohio River at J.T. Myers Lock and Dam
Critical Stages
33' - Action
37' - Flood
49' - Moderate
60' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 11:00 AM CST 12/17/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 14.6 ft
Flow: 84.1 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 6 PM 12/17 | 14.5 | 82.2 |
| 12 AM 12/18 | 14.4 | 80.4 |
| 6 AM 12/18 | 14.5 | 82.2 |
| 12 PM 12/18 | 14.4 | 80.4 |
| 6 PM 12/18 | 14.3 | 78.5 |
| 12 AM 12/19 | 14.3 | 78.5 |
| 6 AM 12/19 | 14.2 | 76.7 |
| 12 PM 12/19 | 14.4 | 80.4 |
| 6 PM 12/19 | 14.8 | 88 |
| 12 AM 12/20 | 15.3 | 97.2 |
| 6 AM 12/20 | 15.7 | 104 |
| 12 PM 12/20 | 16.1 | 112 |
| 6 PM 12/20 | 16.7 | 122 |
| 12 AM 12/21 | 17.3 | 133 |
| 6 AM 12/21 | 17.9 | 144 |
| 12 PM 12/21 | 18.5 | 155 |
| 6 PM 12/21 | 18.8 | 161 |
| 12 AM 12/22 | 19 | 165 |
| 6 AM 12/22 | 19.2 | 168 |
| 12 PM 12/22 | 19.4 | 170 |
| 6 PM 12/22 | 19.7 | 174 |
| 12 AM 12/23 | 20 | 178 |
| 6 AM 12/23 | 20.3 | 182 |
| 12 PM 12/23 | 20.6 | 186 |
| 6 PM 12/23 | 20.8 | 188 |
| 12 AM 12/24 | 20.9 | 190 |
| 6 AM 12/24 | 21 | 191 |
| 12 PM 12/24 | 21 | 191 |
| 6 PM 12/24 | 20.9 | 190 |
| 12 AM 12/25 | 20.7 | 187 |
| 6 AM 12/25 | 20.4 | 183 |
| 12 PM 12/25 | 20.1 | 179 |
| 6 PM 12/25 | 19.8 | 175 |
| 12 AM 12/26 | 19.4 | 170 |
| 6 AM 12/26 | 18.9 | 163 |
| 12 PM 12/26 | 18.4 | 153 |
| 6 PM 12/26 | 17.9 | 144 |
| 12 AM 12/27 | 17.3 | 133 |
| 6 AM 12/27 | 16.9 | 126 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 11:00 AM 12/17 | 14.6 | 84.1 |
| 10:45 AM 12/17 | 14.61 | 84.3 |
| 10:30 AM 12/17 | 14.6 | 84.1 |
| 10:15 AM 12/17 | 14.6 | 84.1 |
| 10:00 AM 12/17 | 14.6 | 84.1 |
| 9:45 AM 12/17 | 14.6 | 84.1 |
| 9:30 AM 12/17 | 14.59 | 83.9 |
| 9:15 AM 12/17 | 14.59 | 83.9 |
| 9:00 AM 12/17 | 14.59 | 83.9 |
| 8:45 AM 12/17 | 14.59 | 83.9 |
| 8:30 AM 12/17 | 14.59 | 83.9 |
| 8:15 AM 12/17 | 14.59 | 83.9 |
| 8:00 AM 12/17 | 14.59 | 83.9 |
| 7:45 AM 12/17 | 14.59 | 83.9 |
| 7:30 AM 12/17 | 14.59 | 83.9 |
| 7:15 AM 12/17 | 14.59 | 83.9 |
| 7:00 AM 12/17 | 14.59 | 83.9 |
| 6:45 AM 12/17 | 14.58 | 83.7 |
| 6:30 AM 12/17 | 14.58 | 83.7 |
| 6:15 AM 12/17 | 14.59 | 83.9 |
| 6:00 AM 12/17 | 14.59 | 83.9 |
| 5:45 AM 12/17 | 14.59 | 83.9 |
| 5:30 AM 12/17 | 14.6 | 84.1 |
| 5:15 AM 12/17 | 14.6 | 84.1 |
| 5:00 AM 12/17 | 14.61 | 84.3 |
| 4:45 AM 12/17 | 14.61 | 84.3 |
| 4:30 AM 12/17 | 14.61 | 84.3 |
| 4:15 AM 12/17 | 14.61 | 84.3 |
| 4:00 AM 12/17 | 14.61 | 84.3 |
| 3:45 AM 12/17 | 14.62 | 84.5 |
66' -
The top of the levee is reached at Uniontown.
64.4' -
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.
49' -
The top of the protection is reached at J.T. Myers Lock and Dam.
37' -
Minor flooding occurs affecting mainly bottomland and surrounding low lying areas.
33' -
The road to several farms above Uniontown floods.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Feb 1, 1937 | 64.4 |
| Apr 5, 1913 | 57.8 |
| May 6, 2011 | 56.92 |
| Mar 14, 1945 | 54.6 |
| Jan 19, 1950 | 54 |
| Mar 12, 1997 | 53.84 |
| Mar 20, 1964 | 53.5 |
| Mar 4, 2018 | 52.92 |
| Jan 9, 1991 | 51.54 |
| May 15, 1961 | 51.42 |
| Jan 17, 2005 | 51.21 |
| Mar 22, 1963 | 49.7 |
| Apr 23, 1948 | 49.6 |
| Mar 20, 2015 | 49.4 |
| Mar 26, 2008 | 48.95 |
| Mar 9, 1962 | 48.8 |
| Mar 29, 1943 | 48.8 |
| Feb 4, 1949 | 48.3 |
| May 15, 1996 | 47.9 |
| Mar 14, 1955 | 46.8 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
