Little Sandy River at Grayson, KY
Is Little Sandy River at Grayson, KY flooding right now?
Little Sandy River at Grayson, KY measured 5.04 ft on 2026-11-11 16:00:00 UTC. That observation was 16.0 ft below its 21 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
5.04 ft
Streamflow
135 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 21 ft, with major flooding at 28 ft. The highest crest on record was 30.57 ft on Sun, Mar 2, 1997.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 19 ft | 14.0 ft below |
| Minor flood | 21 ft | 16.0 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 25 ft | 20.0 ft below |
| Major flood | 28 ft | 23.0 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 30.57 ft | 1997-03-02 |
| 29.2 ft | 2002-03-20 |
| 28.99 ft | 1978-12-09 |
| 28.2 ft | 1967-03-07 |
| 27.95 ft | 2021-03-01 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Little Sandy River below Grayson Dam near Leon, KY | 5.9 mi | Carter County |
| Tygarts Creek at Lawton Rd at Olive Hill, KY | 13.8 mi | Carter County |
| East Fork Little Sandy River near Fallsburg, KY | 14.1 mi | Lawrence County |
| Tygarts Creek near Greenup, KY | 16.2 mi | Greenup County |
| Ohio River at Ashland, KY | 19.3 mi | Boyd 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.