South Fork Licking River at Cynthiana, KY
Is South Fork Licking River at Cynthiana, KY flooding right now?
South Fork Licking River at Cynthiana, KY measured 5.01 ft on 2026-11-11 15:30:00 UTC. That observation was 15.0 ft below its 20 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
5.01 ft
Streamflow
126 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 20 ft, with major flooding at 23 ft. The highest crest on record was 28.53 ft on Mon, Mar 3, 1997.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 16 ft | 11.0 ft below |
| Minor flood | 20 ft | 15.0 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 22 ft | 17.0 ft below |
| Major flood | 23 ft | 18.0 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 28.53 ft | 1997-03-03 |
| 23.32 ft | 1948-04-13 |
| 23.02 ft | 1989-02-16 |
| 22.99 ft | 1978-12-10 |
| 22.98 ft | 2015-04-05 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Eagle Creek at Sadieville, KY | 13.0 mi | Scott County |
| Stoner Creek at Water Plant at Paris, KY | 13.3 mi | Bourbon County |
| Houston Creek at Hwy 27 near Paris, KY | 13.9 mi | Bourbon County |
| Licking River at Mckinneysburg, KY | 14.6 mi | Pendleton County |
| Licking River at Blue Lick Springs, KY | 16.6 mi | Nicholas 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.