River stage
Rochester, Green River
- River level
- 28.78 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +0.16 ft
- Recent high
- 36.74 ft
- Recent low
- 28.47 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS RCHK2
- 30-day change
- -0.33 ft
- Average
- 30.02 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 61.60 ft
In brief
The Green River at Rochester, KY read 28.78 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 5.22 ft below action stage. That is 0.33 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge RCHK2
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 61.60 ft | 1937-01-27 |
| 2 | 55.70 ft | 1913-01-01 |
| 3 | 53.11 ft | 2025-04-09 |
| 4 | 51.18 ft | 1962-03-05 |
| 5 | 50.70 ft | 1997-03-07 |
| 6 | 49.90 ft | 1984-05-12 |
| 7 | 49.28 ft | 1978-12-13 |
| 8 | 49.20 ft | 1989-02-19 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 34.00 ft
Rochester Ferry stops operation.
- 37.00 ft
Reeds and Rochester Ferries remain closed. KY 369 floods one mile north of Rochester.
- 44.00 ft
KY 1117 floods near Mining City.
- 45.00 ft
KY 70 floods between Dunbar and South Hill. Water enters basements in some homes along river in Rochester.
- 46.00 ft
KY 70 floods one mile north of Rochester.
- 47.00 ft
Rochester is cutoff.
- 50.00 ft
Water approaches first floor of some homes in Rochester. Several county roads closed.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Green River flooding at Rochester?
No. The Green River at Rochester is at 28.78 ft, 5.22 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Rochester?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 34 ft, minor flooding 37 ft, moderate flooding 45 ft and major flooding 50 ft.
What is the highest the Green River has been at Rochester?
The highest crest on record is 61.6 ft, on 1937-01-27.
Is the Green River high or low right now at Rochester?
At 28.78 ft it is higher than 36% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge RCHK2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 03315850). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.