Licking River at Mckinneysburg, KY
Is Licking River at Mckinneysburg, KY flooding right now?
Licking River at Mckinneysburg, KY measured 4.41 ft on 2026-09-22 21:45:00 UTC. That observation was 30.6 ft below its 35 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
4.41 ft
Streamflow
181 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 35 ft, with major flooding at 50 ft. The highest crest on record was 55.21 ft on Sun, Mar 2, 1997.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 32 ft | 27.6 ft below |
| Minor flood | 35 ft | 30.6 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 42 ft | 37.6 ft below |
| Major flood | 50 ft | 45.6 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 55.21 ft | 1997-03-02 |
| 50.26 ft | 1964-03-10 |
| 47.8 ft | 1937-01-20 |
| 47.59 ft | 1948-04-13 |
| 43.76 ft | 2025-04-06 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| South Fork Licking River at Hayes, KY | 6.1 mi | Pendleton County |
| Licking River at Catawba, KY | 8.0 mi | Pendleton County |
| North Fork Licking River near Mt Olivet, KY | 13.3 mi | Bracken County |
| South Fork Licking River at Cynthiana, KY | 14.6 mi | Harrison County |
| Licking River at Blue Lick Springs, KY | 19.1 mi | Nicholas 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.