KENTUCKY RIVER AT LOCK 12 NEAR IRVINE, KY
Gauge height
9.89 ft
Streamflow
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Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 17 ft | 7.1 ft below |
| Minor flood | 21 ft | 11.1 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 25 ft | 15.1 ft below |
| Major flood | 31 ft | 21.1 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 40.3 ft | 2021-03-02 |
| 39.37 ft | 1939-02-04 |
| 38.87 ft | 1913-03-27 |
| 38.37 ft | 1957-01-31 |
| 37.57 ft | 1918-01-29 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| FURNACE FORK NEAR CRYSTAL , KY | 5.0 mi | Estill County |
| KENTUCKY RIVER AT LOCK 13 NEAR WILLOW SHOALS, KY | 8.2 mi | Lee County |
| BIG SINKING CREEK NEAR CRYSTAL, KY | 9.3 mi | Lee County |
| KENTUCKY RIVER AT LOCK 11 NEAR COLLEGE HILL, KY | 11.2 mi | Estill County |
| RED RIVER AT CLAY CITY, KY | 12.9 mi | Powell County |
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