South Fork Kentucky River at Booneville, KY
Is South Fork Kentucky River at Booneville, KY flooding right now?
South Fork Kentucky River at Booneville, KY measured 3.35 ft on 2026-10-22 23:30:00 UTC. That observation was 23.6 ft below its 27 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.35 ft
Streamflow
43 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 27 ft, with major flooding at 38 ft. The highest crest on record was 44.33 ft on Mon, Mar 1, 2021.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 21.5 ft | 18.1 ft below |
| Minor flood | 27 ft | 23.6 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 32 ft | 28.6 ft below |
| Major flood | 38 ft | 34.6 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 44.33 ft | 2021-03-01 |
| 43.4 ft | 1957-01-30 |
| 42.76 ft | 2025-02-17 |
| 41.7 ft | 1947-06-29 |
| 41.12 ft | 1984-05-08 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| North Fork Kentucky River at Beattyville, KY | 6.4 mi | Lee County |
| Middle Fork Kentucky River at Tallega, KY | 6.8 mi | Lee County |
| Kentucky River at Lock 14 at Heidelberg, KY | 7.2 mi | Lee County |
| Sturgeon Creek at Cressmont, KY | 7.5 mi | Lee County |
| Kentucky River at Lock 13 near Willow Shoals, KY | 12.1 mi | Lee 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.