River stage
Henderson, Ohio River
- River level
- 14.04 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +1.46 ft
- Recent high
- 24.57 ft
- Recent low
- 12.09 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS HENK2
- 30-day change
- -1.09 ft
- Average
- 15.19 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 43.08 ft
In brief
The Ohio River at Henderson, KY read 14.04 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 16.96 ft below action stage. That is 1.09 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge HENK2
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 43.08 ft | 2025-04-12 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 36.00 ft
Several roads begin to flood including: Horseshoe Bend Rd on Hwy 136, Kentucky 268 at the four-mile marker past McDonald Landing Rd, Gray-Adridge Rd, Old River Rd, Green River Rd, Stratman Rd and Wolf Hills Rd.
- 43.00 ft
Several county roads in the western and northern part of the county flood, leaving many impassable.
- 48.00 ft
Numerous highways will be closed with extensive flooding in Smith Mills, Alzey Bottoms and leading up to Sunset Lane in Henderson. Extensive agricultural lands will be flooded with a few feet of water over the fields, especially in the western and northern sections of the county.
- 50.00 ft
Numerous homes and businesses will be affected in the western and northern sections of the county.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ohio River flooding at Henderson?
No. The Ohio River at Henderson is at 14.04 ft, 16.96 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Henderson?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 31 ft, minor flooding 36 ft, moderate flooding 43 ft and major flooding 48 ft.
What is the highest the Ohio River has been at Henderson?
The highest crest on record is 43.08 ft, on 2025-04-12.
Is the Ohio River high or low right now at Henderson?
At 14.04 ft it is higher than 56% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge HENK2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 03322190). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.