North Fork Kentucky River at Jackson, KY
Is North Fork Kentucky River at Jackson, KY flooding right now?
No — North Fork Kentucky River at Jackson, KY is at 1.86 ft, 27.1 ft below its 29 ft flood stage, as of 34 min ago.
Gauge height
1.86 ft
Streamflow
382 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 29 ft, with major flooding at 40 ft. The highest crest on record was 43.46 ft on Fri, Jul 29, 2022.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 23 ft | 21.1 ft below |
| Minor flood | 29 ft | 27.1 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 31 ft | 29.1 ft below |
| Major flood | 40 ft | 38.1 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 43.46 ft | 2022-07-29 |
| 43.1 ft | 1939-02-04 |
| 42.9 ft | 1927-05-30 |
| 41.97 ft | 1984-05-08 |
| 41.28 ft | 1951-02-02 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Fork Kentucky River at Tallega, KY | 11.4 mi | Lee County |
| Middle Fork Kentucky River at Hwy28 near Buckhorn, KY | 14.8 mi | Perry County |
| South Fork Kentucky River at Booneville, KY | 16.6 mi | Owsley County |
| North Fork Kentucky River at Beattyville, KY | 17.6 mi | Lee County |
| Red River near Hazel Green, KY | 18.2 mi | Wolfe County |
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