Is the Red River flooding?
The Red River is tracked by 3 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 Red River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 of 3 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 Red River at Clay City, KY. The highest level ever recorded there was 26.75 ft on 9 December 1978, carrying 28,800 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1931 (90 annual peaks). It is currently at 2.64 ft, 24.1 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red River at Clay City, KY | No flooding | 2.64 ft | 17 ft | |
| Red River near Hazel Green, KY | No flood stage defined | 2.68 ft | — | |
| Red River at Dot, KY | No flood stage defined | 5.75 ft | — |