Kentucky River at Lock 3 at Gest, KY
Is Kentucky River at Lock 3 at Gest, KY flooding right now?
Kentucky River at Lock 3 at Gest, KY is at 10.87 ft as of 65 min ago. No NWS flood stage is published for this gauge.
Gauge height
10.87 ft
Streamflow
3,950 cfs
The highest crest on record was 60.5 ft on Fri, Jan 1, 1937.
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 60.5 ft | 1937-01-01 |
| 59.5 ft | 1997-03-01 |
| 59.44 ft | 2025-04-07 |
| 56.5 ft | 1978-01-01 |
| 51.84 ft | 2010-05-01 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky River at Lock 2 at Lockport, KY | 4.7 mi | Henry County |
| Elkhorn Creek near Frankfort, KY | 10.8 mi | Franklin County |
| Kentucky River at Lock 4 at Frankfort, KY | 14.2 mi | Franklin County |
| Eagle Creek at Sadieville, KY | 18.3 mi | Scott County |
| Eagle Creek at Glencoe, KY | 20.2 mi | Gallatin County |
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