North Fork Kentucky River at Whitesburg, KY
Is North Fork Kentucky River at Whitesburg, KY flooding right now?
North Fork Kentucky River at Whitesburg, KY measured 1.14 ft on 2026-11-11 14:30:00 UTC. That observation was 8.9 ft below its 10 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.14 ft
Streamflow
12 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 10 ft, with major flooding at 14 ft. The highest crest on record was 22.03 ft on Thu, Jul 28, 2022.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 8 ft | 6.9 ft below |
| Minor flood | 10 ft | 8.9 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 12 ft | 10.9 ft below |
| Major flood | 14 ft | 12.9 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 22.03 ft | 2022-07-28 |
| 14.7 ft | 1957-01-29 |
| 14.5 ft | 1942-07-01 |
| 14.35 ft | 1927-05-01 |
| 13.05 ft | 1963-02-01 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Elkhorn Creek at Freedom Lane at Jenkins, KY | 11.0 mi | Letcher County |
| Elkhorn Creek at Barnhill Rd near Dunham, KY | 11.4 mi | Letcher County |
| Elkhorn Creek at Burdine, KY | 13.0 mi | Letcher County |
| Poor Fork at Cumberland, KY | 13.6 mi | Harlan County |
| Carr Fork near Sassafras, KY | 14.0 mi | Knott 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.