River Conditions
Illustrated map of Kentucky Lake

River stage

Paradise, Green River

River level
364.10 ft
Status
Below flood stage
Action stage
378.00 ft
Flood stage
380.00 ft
Record crest
403.65 ft

Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS PRDK2

Readings
122
Record crest
403.65 ft
Flood stage
380.00 ft
Moderate flood
386.00 ft
Major flood
400.00 ft

In brief

The Green River at Paradise, KY read 364.10 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 13.90 ft below action stage.

Source: National Weather Service gauge PRDK2

Stage threshold profile

Action stage 378.00 ftMinor flooding 380.00 ftModerate flooding 386.00 ftMajor flooding 400.00 ft CURRENT 364.10 ft

Highest crests on record

RankCrestDate
1 403.65 ft 1962-03-05
2 403.31 ft 2025-04-09
3 403.17 ft 2025-04-09
4 400.82 ft 1997-03-07
5 399.20 ft 1978-12-13
6 398.86 ft 1964-03-12
7 398.20 ft 2010-05-08
8 397.43 ft 2025-02-21

Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.

What happens at each level

  1. 380.00 ft

    Water rises over the skimmer wall at the TVA fossil plant.

  2. 422.00 ft

    The TVA Fossil Plant at Drakesboro is flooded.

Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Green River flooding at Paradise?

No. The Green River at Paradise is at 364.1 ft, 13.9 ft below action stage.

What is the flood stage at Paradise?

The National Weather Service sets action stage 378 ft, minor flooding 380 ft, moderate flooding 386 ft and major flooding 400 ft.

What is the highest the Green River has been at Paradise?

The highest crest on record is 403.65 ft, on 1962-03-05.

Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge PRDK2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 03316500). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.