Is the North Elkhorn Creek flooding?

Kentucky · 4 gauges · Kentucky river levels

The North 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 North Elkhorn Creek 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.

data refreshed 10 min ago

Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

River facts

The longest-running gauge on this river is North Elkhorn Creek at Georgetown, KY. The highest level ever recorded there was 19.01 ft on 2 March 1997, carrying 19,300 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1993 (33 annual peaks). It is currently at 4.17 ft, 14.8 ft below that record.

Drains 147 sq mi · gauge elevation 784 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
N Elkhorn Creek at Man O War Blvd near Cadentown, KYNo current data
N Elkhorn Creek at Winchester Rd near Lexington, KYNo flood stage defined2.18 ft
N Elkhorn Creek at Bryan Station Rd at Montrose, KYNo flood stage defined1.66 ft
North Elkhorn Creek at Georgetown, KYNo flood stage defined4.17 ft
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.