Kentucky River at Lock 10 near Winchester, KY
Is Kentucky River at Lock 10 near Winchester, KY flooding right now?
Kentucky River at Lock 10 near Winchester, KY measured 9.95 ft on 2026-10-23 02:30:00 UTC. That observation was 16.1 ft below its 26 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
9.95 ft
Streamflow
563 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 26 ft, with major flooding at 40 ft. The highest crest on record was 40.15 ft on Sun, Dec 10, 1978.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 24 ft | 14.1 ft below |
| Minor flood | 26 ft | 16.1 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 35 ft | 25.1 ft below |
| Major flood | 40 ft | 30.1 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 40.15 ft | 1978-12-10 |
| 38.05 ft | 2021-03-03 |
| 36.07 ft | 1962-03-01 |
| 35.1 ft | 1913-03-28 |
| 35 ft | 2025-04-06 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky River at Lock 9 at Valley View, KY | 10.4 mi | Madison County |
| E Hickman Creek Tributary at Chilesburg Rd near Lexington, KY | 10.5 mi | Fayette County |
| East Hickman Creek at Andover Village near Cadentown, KY | 10.6 mi | Fayette County |
| East Hickman Creek at Delong Rd near East Hickman, KY | 11.3 mi | Fayette County |
| Kentucky River at Lock 11 near College Hill, KY | 11.4 mi | Estill 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.