KENTUCKY RIVER AT LOCK 2 AT LOCKPORT, KY
Gauge height
9.60 ft
Streamflow
2,680 cfs
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 30 ft | 20.4 ft below |
| Minor flood | 33 ft | 23.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 43 ft | 33.4 ft below |
| Major flood | 49 ft | 39.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 56.85 ft | 1937-01-26 |
| 53.71 ft | 2025-04-07 |
| 53.6 ft | 1997-03-06 |
| 51.65 ft | 1978-12-11 |
| 49.14 ft | 1989-02-17 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| KENTUCKY RIVER AT LOCK 3 AT GEST, KY | 4.7 mi | Henry County |
| ELKHORN CREEK NEAR FRANKFORT, KY | 14.2 mi | Franklin County |
| KENTUCKY RIVER AT LOCK 4 AT FRANKFORT, KY | 16.4 mi | Franklin County |
| KENTUCKY RIVER AT LOCK 1 NEAR CARROLLTON, KY | 18.1 mi | Carroll County |
| EAGLE CREEK AT GLENCOE, KY | 19.9 mi | Gallatin County |
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