River stage
Paint Creek
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 6 of 6
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 6 of 6 gauges on the Paint Creek reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Paint Creek levels, gauge by gauge
The Paint Creek is measured at 6 gauges across Kentucky, Ohio. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Paintsville Lake | 708.43 ft | normal, steady |
| Bourneville | 2.02 ft | normal, steady |
| Chillicothe | 5.52 ft | no flood stage set |
| Greenfield | 1.57 ft | no flood stage set |
| Bainbridge | 2.67 ft | no flood stage set |
| lake Pool | 797.18 ft | no flood stage set |
Recent levels on the Paint Creek
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Bourneville, OH, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Big Darby Creek 1 gauge
- Hocking River 3 gauges
- Ohio River 44 gauges
- Little Miami River 4 gauges
- Scioto River 12 gauges
- Licking River (KY) 9 gauges
- Mill Creek (OH) 5 gauges
- Big Walnut Creek (OH) 4 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Paint Creek flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 6 reporting gauges on the Paint Creek is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Paint Creek?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Paintsville Lake is at 708.43 ft; Bourneville is at 2.02 ft.
Where is the Paint Creek measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 6 gauges on the Paint Creek across Kentucky, Ohio.
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.