Kentucky River at Lock 8 near Camp Nelson, KY
Is Kentucky River at Lock 8 near Camp Nelson, KY flooding right now?
Kentucky River at Lock 8 near Camp Nelson, KY measured 12.10 ft on 2026-11-11 15:15:00 UTC. That observation was 17.9 ft below its 30 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
12.10 ft
Streamflow
1,010 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 30 ft, with major flooding at 40 ft. The highest crest on record was 47.04 ft on Sun, Apr 6, 2025.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 28 ft | 15.9 ft below |
| Minor flood | 30 ft | 17.9 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 36 ft | 23.9 ft below |
| Major flood | 40 ft | 27.9 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 47.04 ft | 2025-04-06 |
| 46.02 ft | 2010-05-03 |
| 42.92 ft | 2021-03-04 |
| 41.3 ft | 1962-03-02 |
| 41.2 ft | 1937-01-23 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Dix River at Dix Dam near Burgin, KY | 7.3 mi | Mercer County |
| Dix River near Danville, KY | 8.2 mi | Garrard County |
| Kentucky River at Lock 7 at Highbridge, KY | 9.5 mi | Jessamine County |
| Clarks Run near Danville, KY | 10.4 mi | Boyle County |
| Kentucky River at Lock 9 at Valley View, KY | 10.5 mi | Madison 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.