KENTUCKY FLOW REPORT
Last Updated: December 26, 2025
Streamflow levels across
Kentucky
are currently
76.0% of normal, with the
Ohio River At Old Shawneetown
reporting the highest discharge in the state with
259000cfs and gauge stage of 19.54 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 Old Shawneetown, currently reporting a stage of
19.54ft.
The
Little River Near Cadiz
in the
Lower Cumberland
watershed
is surging for this time of year at
485cfs, about
30.73% 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.