Licking River below Mason Fork near Salyersville, KY
Is Licking River below Mason Fork near Salyersville, KY flooding right now?
Licking River below Mason Fork near Salyersville, KY measured 4.81 ft on 2026-09-11 08:15:00 UTC. That observation was 12.2 ft below its 17 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
4.81 ft
Streamflow
24 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 17 ft, with major flooding at 21 ft. The highest crest on record was 25.4 ft on Fri, Feb 3, 1939.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 14 ft | 9.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 17 ft | 12.2 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 19 ft | 14.2 ft below |
| Major flood | 21 ft | 16.2 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 25.4 ft | 1939-02-03 |
| 24.91 ft | 1978-12-09 |
| 23.7 ft | 1962-02-27 |
| 23.08 ft | 1984-05-07 |
| 23.05 ft | 2004-05-31 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Levisa Fork at Paintsville, KY | 15.7 mi | Johnson County |
| Levisa Fork at Prestonsburg, KY | 15.9 mi | Floyd County |
| Johns Creek near Van Lear, KY | 18.2 mi | Floyd County |
| North Fork Kentucky River at Jackson, KY | 21.7 mi | Breathitt County |
| Red River near Hazel Green, KY | 22.5 mi | Wolfe 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.