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| Critical Stages |
| 39' -Action |
40' -Flood |
45' -Moderate Flood |
49' -Major Flood |
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| Observation history unavailable for thie location. |
| Flood Impacts |
| 54.8 | This flood will exceed the highest stage on record. Large amounts of property damage can be expected. Evacuation of many homes and businesses becomes necessary. |
| 50.0 | Moderate flooding occurs affecting the lowest land in Owensboro well back from the river due to sewers backing up. |
| 44.0 | Parts of Water Street in Owensboro begin to flood. |
| 41.0 | Minor flooding occurs affecting mainly bottomland and surrounding low lying areas. |
| 35.0 | Bottomland begins to flood. |
| Historical Crests |
Low Water Records |
1) 54.80 ft on 01/29/1937
2) 49.70 ft on 03/11/1945
3) 49.50 ft on 03/15/1964
4) 49.30 ft on 04/01/1913
5) 49.00 ft on 03/09/1997
6) 47.00 ft on 04/20/1948
7) 46.10 ft on 03/25/1943
8) 46.00 ft on 03/05/1962
9) 45.70 ft on 02/09/1950
10) 45.40 ft on 03/20/1963
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Historical low water information is not available.
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Data provided by NOAA Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service
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