Drakes Creek near Alvaton, KY
Is Drakes Creek near Alvaton, KY flooding right now?
Drakes Creek near Alvaton, KY measured 4.43 ft on 2026-11-11 13:45:00 UTC. That observation was 19.6 ft below its 24 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
4.43 ft
Streamflow
87 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 24 ft, with major flooding at 42 ft. The highest crest on record was 42.12 ft on Mon, May 3, 2010.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 22 ft | 17.6 ft below |
| Minor flood | 24 ft | 19.6 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 35 ft | 30.6 ft below |
| Major flood | 42 ft | 37.6 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 42.12 ft | 2010-05-03 |
| 40.43 ft | 1969-06-23 |
| 35.93 ft | 1975-03-12 |
| 35.86 ft | 2025-02-16 |
| 35.71 ft | 1993-07-15 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Barren River at Bowling Green, KY | 8.0 mi | Warren County |
| Barren River near Finney, KY | 13.6 mi | Allen County |
| West Fork Drakes Creek near Franklin, KY | 15.2 mi | Simpson County |
| Beaverdam Creek at Rhoda, KY | 19.8 mi | Edmonson County |
| Green River at Hwy 259 at Brownsville, KY | 21.7 mi | Edmonson County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.