LEVISA FORK AT PRESTONSBURG, KY
Gauge height
1.55 ft
Streamflow
270 cfs
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 22 ft | 20.4 ft below |
| Minor flood | 40 ft | 38.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 43 ft | 41.5 ft below |
| Major flood | 46 ft | 44.5 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 48.78 ft | 1957-01-30 |
| 47.9 ft | 1862-02-01 |
| 46.6 ft | 1963-03-12 |
| 45.71 ft | 1977-04-06 |
| 45.3 ft | 1918-01-29 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| JOHNS CREEK NEAR VAN LEAR, KY | 5.8 mi | Floyd County |
| LEVISA FORK AT PAINTSVILLE, KY | 10.0 mi | Johnson County |
| LICKING RIVER BELOW MASON FORK NR SALYERSVILLE, KY | 15.9 mi | Magoffin County |
| JOHNS CREEK NEAR META, KY | 18.8 mi | Pike County |
| LEVISA FORK AT PIKEVILLE, KY | 19.8 mi | Pike County |
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