Is the Elkhorn Creek flooding?
The Elkhorn Creek is tracked by 4 USGS streamgauges in Kentucky. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Elkhorn Creek is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 of 4 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Kentucky river levels.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Elkhorn Creek near Frankfort, KY. The highest level ever recorded there was 17.96 ft on 4 March 1997, carrying 35,900 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1915 (88 annual peaks). It is currently at 2.31 ft, 15.7 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elkhorn Creek near Frankfort, KY | No flooding | 2.31 ft | 10 ft | |
| Elkhorn Creek at Burdine, KY | No current data | — | — | — |
| Elkhorn Creek at Freedom Lane at Jenkins, KY | No current data | — | — | — |
| Elkhorn Creek at Barnhill Rd near Dunham, KY | No current data | — | — | — |