Ohio River at McAlpine Lower
Critical Stages
53' - Action
55' - Flood
65' - Moderate
73' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 3:00 PM EST 12/6/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 13.77 ft
Flow: -999 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 7 PM 12/6 | 13.8 | -999 |
| 1 AM 12/7 | 13.8 | -999 |
| 7 AM 12/7 | 13.7 | -999 |
| 1 PM 12/7 | 13.6 | -999 |
| 7 PM 12/7 | 13.5 | -999 |
| 1 AM 12/8 | 13.4 | -999 |
| 7 AM 12/8 | 13.4 | -999 |
| 1 PM 12/8 | 13.4 | -999 |
| 7 PM 12/8 | 13.4 | -999 |
| 1 AM 12/9 | 13.4 | -999 |
| 7 AM 12/9 | 13.4 | -999 |
| 1 PM 12/9 | 13.4 | -999 |
| 7 PM 12/9 | 13.4 | -999 |
| 1 AM 12/10 | 13.4 | -999 |
| 7 AM 12/10 | 13.4 | -999 |
| 1 PM 12/10 | 13.4 | -999 |
| 7 PM 12/10 | 13.4 | -999 |
| 1 AM 12/11 | 13.4 | -999 |
| 7 AM 12/11 | 13.4 | -999 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 3:00 PM 12/6 | 13.77 | -999 |
| 2:45 PM 12/6 | 13.77 | -999 |
| 2:30 PM 12/6 | 13.78 | -999 |
| 2:15 PM 12/6 | 13.79 | -999 |
| 2:00 PM 12/6 | 13.81 | -999 |
| 1:45 PM 12/6 | 13.74 | -999 |
| 1:30 PM 12/6 | 13.73 | -999 |
| 1:15 PM 12/6 | 13.73 | -999 |
| 1:00 PM 12/6 | 13.73 | -999 |
| 12:45 PM 12/6 | 13.74 | -999 |
| 12:00 PM 12/6 | 13.73 | -999 |
| 11:45 AM 12/6 | 13.73 | -999 |
| 11:30 AM 12/6 | 13.73 | -999 |
| 11:15 AM 12/6 | 13.73 | -999 |
| 11:00 AM 12/6 | 13.73 | -999 |
| 10:45 AM 12/6 | 13.73 | -999 |
| 10:30 AM 12/6 | 13.73 | -999 |
| 10:15 AM 12/6 | 13.73 | -999 |
| 10:00 AM 12/6 | 13.73 | -999 |
| 9:45 AM 12/6 | 13.74 | -999 |
| 9:30 AM 12/6 | 13.74 | -999 |
| 9:15 AM 12/6 | 13.75 | -999 |
| 9:00 AM 12/6 | 13.77 | -999 |
| 8:45 AM 12/6 | 13.81 | -999 |
| 8:30 AM 12/6 | 13.86 | -999 |
| 8:15 AM 12/6 | 13.85 | -999 |
| 8:00 AM 12/6 | 13.75 | -999 |
| 7:45 AM 12/6 | 13.73 | -999 |
| 7:30 AM 12/6 | 13.75 | -999 |
| 7:15 AM 12/6 | 13.78 | -999 |
88.5' -
The flood will reach the top of the floodwall. A large part of downtown Louisville floods. Parts of I-64 and I-65 flood. Homes along 31W (Dixie Highway) are destroyed. New Albany and Clarksville will suffer major damage.
76' -
US 31W (Dixie Highway) closed at floodgate.
74' -
Houk Lane is closed at floodgate.
71' -
KY 44 is closed.
67' -
Blackiston Mill Road floods at Silver Creek in Clarksville.
66' -
Lock is closed. Floodgates at Riverport are closed.
65' -
Parts of US 31W (Dixie Highway) flood from I-265 (Gene Synder Freeway) interchange to West Point KY. Riverfront parks in Clarksville and New Albany flood.
59' -
Overbrook Rd. floods south of Lake Dreamland Rd.
58' -
IN 111 floods upstream of Bridgeport.
55' -
Parks and riverfront areas in Clarksville and New Albany flood. Some yards along US 31W (Dixie Highway) from Pleasure Ridge Park to West Point KY flood.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Jan 27, 1937 | 85.44 |
| Feb 16, 1884 | 74.4 |
| Mar 7, 1945 | 74.4 |
| Mar 13, 1964 | 73.46 |
| Apr 2, 1913 | 72.7 |
| Feb 16, 1883 | 72.2 |
| Mar 7, 1997 | 70.47 |
| Feb 21, 1832 | 69.6 |
| Jan 22, 1907 | 69.1 |
| Dec 17, 1847 | 68.8 |
| Apr 18, 1948 | 68 |
| Apr 9, 2025 | 67.98 |
| Feb 26, 2018 | 67.09 |
| Mar 23, 1933 | 66.1 |
| Mar 5, 1962 | 65.2 |
| Feb 22, 1882 | 65.1 |
| Mar 23, 1943 | 65.1 |
| Mar 15, 1867 | 64.3 |
| Mar 30, 1898 | 64.1 |
| Mar 10, 1955 | 63.82 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
