| 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. |
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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
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Low water records are unavailable.
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