Streamflow levels across
Kentucky
are currently
131.0% of normal, with the
Ohio River At Old Shawneetown
reporting the highest discharge in the state with
259000cfs and gauge stage of 26.73 ft.
Meanwhile, the
Ohio River At Old Shawneetown
is seeing a spike in streamflows today after experiencing a
54.17%
increase since yesterday, and currently running at
259000cfs.
Maximum gauge stage in the state was last observed at the
Ohio River At Markland Dam Near Warsaw, currently reporting a stage of
27.47ft.
The
Kentucky River At Lock 12 Near Irvine
in the
Upper Kentucky
watershed
is surging for this time of year at
8300cfs, about
344.26% of normal.
Kentucky has a humid subtropical climate characterized by hot summers and mild winters with a high frequency of precipitation. The major rivers in Kentucky include the Ohio, Kentucky, Cumberland, and Tennessee rivers, which are all major tributaries to the Mississippi River. The Ohio River is the largest flow in the state and is heavily used for commercial transportation. Kentucky also has several large reservoirs and dams, including the Kentucky Dam, Barkley Dam, and Wolf Creek Dam. These dams regulate flow and provide hydroelectric power to the region. The state's hydrology is affected by the Appalachian Mountains, which contribute to increased runoff in the eastern part of the state. Snowpack is not a significant factor in Kentucky's hydrology.