Is the South Fork Licking River flooding?
The South Fork Licking River is tracked by 2 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 South Fork Licking River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 of 2 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 South Fork Licking River at Cynthiana, KY. The highest level ever recorded there was 28.03 ft on 2 March 1997, carrying 39,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1918 (81 annual peaks). It is currently at 4.97 ft, 23.1 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Fork Licking River at Cynthiana, KY | No flooding | 4.97 ft | 20 ft | |
| South Fork Licking River at Hayes, KY | No flood stage defined | 2.94 ft | — |