North Fork Kentucky River at Hazard, KY
Is North Fork Kentucky River at Hazard, KY flooding right now?
North Fork Kentucky River at Hazard, KY measured 4.18 ft on 2026-09-22 22:00:00 UTC. That observation was 15.8 ft below its 20 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
4.18 ft
Streamflow
61 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 20 ft, with major flooding at 33 ft. The highest crest on record was 37.54 ft on Tue, Jan 29, 1957.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 16 ft | 11.8 ft below |
| Minor flood | 20 ft | 15.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 27 ft | 22.8 ft below |
| Major flood | 33 ft | 28.8 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 37.54 ft | 1957-01-29 |
| 36.3 ft | 1912-01-01 |
| 35 ft | 1963-03-12 |
| 34 ft | 1927-05-30 |
| 32.12 ft | 1984-05-07 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Carr Fork near Sassafras, KY | 8.2 mi | Knott County |
| Cutshin Creek at Wooton, KY | 8.9 mi | Leslie County |
| Trace Br at Trace Br Campground at Confluence, KY | 10.4 mi | Leslie County |
| Middle Fork Kentucky River near Hyden, KY | 12.8 mi | Leslie County |
| Middle Fork Kentucky River at Hwy 2431 at Hyden, KY | 12.9 mi | Leslie County |
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