River stage
Green River (KY)
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 13 of 13
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 13 of 13 gauges on the Green River (KY) reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Green River levels, gauge by gauge
The Green River is measured at 13 gauges. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Brownsville | 16.98 ft | no flood stage set |
| Calhoun Lock and Dam | 9.83 ft | below flood stage |
| Green River Lake | 674.11 ft | below flood stage |
| Greensburg | 1.07 ft | no flood stage set |
| Livermore | 3.63 ft | no flood stage set |
| Mammoth Cave | 8.58 ft | normal, steady |
| McKinney | 1.12 ft | no flood stage set |
| Munfordville | 2.58 ft | normal, steady |
| Paradise | 364.10 ft | normal, steady |
| Rochester | 28.78 ft | normal, rising |
| Rockport | 0.77 ft | no flood stage set |
| Spottsville | 9.64 ft | no flood stage set |
| Woodbury | 2.81 ft | normal, rising |
Recent levels on the Green River
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Mammoth Cave, KY, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Green River (IL) different river, same name
- Green River (MA) different river, same name
- Green River (NC) different river, same name
- Green River (UT, WY) different river, same name
- Rough River 3 gauges
- Barren River 2 gauges
- Cumberland River 22 gauges
- Red River (KY, TN) 2 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Green River flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 13 reporting gauges on the Green River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Green River?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Mammoth Cave is at 8.58 ft; Munfordville is at 2.58 ft; Paradise is at 364.10 ft; Rochester is at 28.78 ft.
Where is the Green River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 13 gauges on the Green River in Kentucky.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.
River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.