Is the Rough River flooding?

Kentucky · 3 gauges · Kentucky river levels

The Rough 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 Rough 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.

data refreshed 4 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 Rough River near Dundee, KY. The highest level ever recorded there was 31.80 ft in January 1937. Peak records there go back to 1937 (60 annual peaks). It is currently at 4.32 ft, 27.5 ft below that record.

Drains 757 sq mi · gauge elevation 393 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Rough River near Dundee, KYNo flooding4.32 ft25 ft
Rough River near Falls of Rough at Dam, KYNo flood stage defined33.23 ft
Rough River at Hartford, KYNo flood stage defined25.44 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.