Levisa Fork at Paintsville, KY
Is Levisa Fork at Paintsville, KY flooding right now?
Levisa Fork at Paintsville, KY measured 4.05 ft on 2026-11-11 15:45:00 UTC. That observation was 30.9 ft below its 35 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
4.05 ft
Streamflow
1,060 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 35 ft, with major flooding at 42 ft. The highest crest on record was 46.6 ft on Sat, Feb 1, 1862.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 28 ft | 23.9 ft below |
| Minor flood | 35 ft | 30.9 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 38 ft | 34.0 ft below |
| Major flood | 42 ft | 38.0 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 46.6 ft | 1862-02-01 |
| 45.92 ft | 1957-01-31 |
| 44.2 ft | 1963-03-14 |
| 42.19 ft | 1977-04-06 |
| 42.15 ft | 1939-02-04 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Johns Creek near Van Lear, KY | 6.2 mi | Floyd County |
| Levisa Fork at Prestonsburg, KY | 10.0 mi | Floyd County |
| Blaine Creek near Blaine, KY | 15.1 mi | Lawrence County |
| Licking River below Mason Fork near Salyersville, KY | 15.7 mi | Magoffin County |
| Tug Fork at Kermit, WV | 20.9 mi | Mingo County |
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