River stage
Woodbury, Green River
- River level
- 2.81 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +0.26 ft
- Recent high
- 25.30 ft
- Recent low
- 2.37 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS WDHK2
- 30-day change
- -0.72 ft
- Average
- 5.88 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 52.67 ft
In brief
The Green River at Woodbury, KY read 2.81 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 21.19 ft below action stage. That is 0.72 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge WDHK2
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 52.67 ft | 1937-01-24 |
| 2 | 52.52 ft | 1989-02-17 |
| 3 | 47.51 ft | 1962-03-02 |
| 4 | 45.57 ft | 1988-01-22 |
| 5 | 45.19 ft | 2025-04-07 |
| 6 | 43.77 ft | 1952-03-26 |
| 7 | 43.73 ft | 1997-03-05 |
| 8 | 43.72 ft | 1984-05-09 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 26.00 ft
KY 403 at James McKinney Bridge floods. Water overflows lock wall.
- 30.00 ft
Several county roads flood near Woodbury.
- 32.00 ft
Low spots on North and South Church Streets in Woodbury flood.
- 33.00 ft
Old Ferry River Road in Aberdeen floods.
- 36.00 ft
Many parts of Woodbury flood.
- 38.00 ft
KY 403 between James McKinney bridge and Three Tile Lane floods. US 231 south of Sawmill Road in Morgantown floods.
- 40.00 ft
US 231 at Russellville Road and the William Natcher Parkway interchange floods. Butler County High School is cutoff.
- 41.00 ft
Water approaches KY 403 on opposite side of town near levy. Travel is difficult into town.
- 43.00 ft
Woodbury is cutoff. Water enters some homes in town.
- 52.00 ft
A large section of Woodbury floods. Travel is impossible except by boat.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Green River flooding at Woodbury?
No. The Green River at Woodbury is at 2.81 ft, 21.19 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Woodbury?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 24 ft, minor flooding 26 ft, moderate flooding 38 ft and major flooding 41 ft.
What is the highest the Green River has been at Woodbury?
The highest crest on record is 52.67 ft, on 1937-01-24.
Is the Green River high or low right now at Woodbury?
At 2.81 ft it is higher than 34% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge WDHK2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 03315500). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.