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 measured 9.46 ft on 2026-09-22 21:30:00 UTC. No NWS minor flood stage is published for this gauge.
Gauge height
9.46 ft
Streamflow
733 cfs
The highest crest on record was 60.5 ft on Fri, Jan 1, 1937.
Streamflow outlook
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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