Is the Middle Fork Kentucky River flooding?
The Middle Fork Kentucky River 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 Middle Fork Kentucky River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 0 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 Middle Fork Kentucky River at Tallega, KY. The highest level ever recorded there was 43.33 ft on 30 January 1957, carrying 52,700 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1929 (91 annual peaks). It is currently at 4.59 ft, 38.7 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Fork Kentucky River near Hyden, KY | No current data | — | — | — |
| Middle Fork Kentucky River at Hwy 2431 at Hyden, KY | No flood stage defined | 4.11 ft | — | |
| Middle Fork Kentucky River at Hwy28 near Buckhorn, KY | No flood stage defined | 3.72 ft | — | |
| Middle Fork Kentucky River at Tallega, KY | No flood stage defined | 4.59 ft | — |