River KY

Green River

Kentucky • 37.3385, -86.0872

Length

382 mi

615 km

Elevation

1,276′ → 349′

927 ft drop

Stream Order

Major River

Slope

0.05%

2.4 ft/mi

Drainage

8,907 mi²

23,068 km²

Avg Flow

13,941 cfs

2.7 mph velocity

Path to Mouth

1,551 mi

2,497 km to ocean

Classification

Headwater

Source Stream

Elevation Profile

Data from USGS & NOAA for informational purposes only. More

Monitor

Water Level Gauges on Green River

There are 13 USGS water level monitoring stations on Green River providing real-time flow and stage data.

There are 47 boat ramps, launches, and public access points on Green River.