Kentucky River at Lock 4 at Frankfort, KY
Is Kentucky River at Lock 4 at Frankfort, KY flooding right now?
Kentucky River at Lock 4 at Frankfort, KY measured 6.80 ft on 2026-09-22 21:30:00 UTC. That observation was 24.2 ft below its 31 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
6.80 ft
Streamflow
315 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 31 ft, with major flooding at 40 ft. The highest crest on record was 48.47 ft on Sun, Dec 10, 1978.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 29 ft | 22.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 31 ft | 24.2 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 35 ft | 28.2 ft below |
| Major flood | 40 ft | 33.2 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 48.47 ft | 1978-12-10 |
| 48.35 ft | 2025-04-07 |
| 47.46 ft | 1937-01-25 |
| 45.22 ft | 1997-03-03 |
| 44.17 ft | 1989-02-16 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Elkhorn Creek near Frankfort, KY | 5.1 mi | Franklin County |
| Kentucky River at Lock 5 near Tyrone, KY | 11.2 mi | Woodford County |
| South Elkhorn Creek near Midway, KY | 13.3 mi | Woodford County |
| Kentucky River at Lock 3 at Gest, KY | 14.2 mi | Henry County |
| Kentucky River at Lock 2 at Lockport, KY | 16.4 mi | Henry 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.