Licking River at Catawba, KY
Is Licking River at Catawba, KY flooding right now?
Licking River at Catawba, KY measured 5.50 ft on 2026-09-22 22:00:00 UTC. No NWS minor flood stage is published for this gauge. Its action level is 33 ft; action level is not flood stage.
Gauge height
5.50 ft
Streamflow
196 cfs
The highest crest on record was 57.57 ft on Mon, Mar 3, 1997.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 33 ft | 27.5 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 57.57 ft | 1997-03-03 |
| 52.6 ft | 1964-03-10 |
| 47 ft | 1948-04-14 |
| 45.98 ft | 1937-01-23 |
| 44.57 ft | 2025-04-06 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| South Fork Licking River at Hayes, KY | 4.2 mi | Pendleton County |
| Licking River at Mckinneysburg, KY | 8.0 mi | Pendleton County |
| Cruises Creek at Hwy 17 near Piner, KY | 15.1 mi | Kenton County |
| Licking River at Hwy 536 near Alexandria, KY | 16.3 mi | Campbell County |
| Twelvemile Creek at Highway 1997 near Alexandria, KY | 16.7 mi | Campbell County |
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