Licking River at Blue Lick Springs, KY
Is Licking River at Blue Lick Springs, KY flooding right now?
Licking River at Blue Lick Springs, KY measured 4.53 ft on 2026-09-22 22:00:00 UTC. That observation was 20.5 ft below its 25 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
4.53 ft
Streamflow
136 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 25 ft, with major flooding at 45 ft. The highest crest on record was 47.6 ft on Mon, Mar 3, 1997.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 23 ft | 18.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 25 ft | 20.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 42 ft | 37.5 ft below |
| Major flood | 45 ft | 40.5 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 47.6 ft | 1997-03-03 |
| 47.4 ft | 1937-01-01 |
| 45 ft | 1948-04-13 |
| 41.4 ft | 1989-02-16 |
| 41.2 ft | 1964-03-10 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| North Fork Licking River near Mt Olivet, KY | 12.1 mi | Bracken County |
| Hinkston Creek near Carlisle, KY | 12.3 mi | Bourbon County |
| North Fork Licking River near Lewisburg, KY | 14.2 mi | Mason County |
| South Fork Licking River at Cynthiana, KY | 16.6 mi | Harrison County |
| Licking River at Mckinneysburg, KY | 19.1 mi | Pendleton 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.