Is the North Fork Kentucky River flooding?
The North 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 North Fork Kentucky River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 3 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 North Fork Kentucky River at Jackson, KY. The highest level ever recorded there was 43.41 ft on 29 July 2022, carrying 54,400 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1905 (101 annual peaks). It is currently at 1.39 ft, 42.0 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Fork Kentucky River at Whitesburg, KY | No flooding | 1.21 ft | 10 ft | |
| North Fork Kentucky River at Hazard, KY | No flooding | 4.16 ft | 20 ft | |
| North Fork Kentucky River at Jackson, KY | No flooding | 1.39 ft | 29 ft | |
| North Fork Kentucky River at Beattyville, KY | No flood stage defined | 9.27 ft | — |