S Fork Little River at Hwy 68 by-Pass at Hopkinsville, KY
Is S Fork Little River at Hwy 68 by-Pass at Hopkinsville, KY flooding right now?
S Fork Little River at Hwy 68 by-Pass at Hopkinsville, KY measured 6.27 ft on 2026-10-27 16:30:00 UTC. That observation was 11.7 ft below its 18 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
6.27 ft
Streamflow
13 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 18 ft, with major flooding at 20 ft. The highest crest on record was 21.35 ft on Thu, Jul 7, 2016.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 16 ft | 9.7 ft below |
| Minor flood | 18 ft | 11.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 19 ft | 12.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 20 ft | 13.7 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 21.35 ft | 2016-07-07 |
| 21.2 ft | 2025-04-04 |
| 21.15 ft | 2021-02-28 |
| 20.16 ft | 2025-02-15 |
| 19.79 ft | 2010-06-16 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| South Fork Little River at Hopkinsville, KY | 3.0 mi | Christian County |
| N Fork Little River at Water Plant at Hopkinsville, KY | 3.0 mi | Christian County |
| S Fork Little River at Hwy 68-80 near Hopkinsville, KY | 4.2 mi | Christian County |
| Little West Fork near Fort Campbell, Ky-Tn | 16.7 mi | Montgomery County |
| Piney Fork at Fort Campbell, Ky-Tn | 16.8 mi | Montgomery 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.