Is the South Fork Little River flooding?
The South Fork Little 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 South Fork Little River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 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 South Fork Little River at Hopkinsville, KY. The highest level ever recorded there was 21.51 ft on 18 November 1957, carrying 9,320 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1937 (38 annual peaks). It is currently at 1.79 ft, 19.7 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S Fork Little River at Hwy 68-80 near Hopkinsville, KY | No flooding | 4.26 ft | 15 ft | |
| S Fork Little River at Hwy 68 by-Pass at Hopkinsville, KY | No flooding | 5.57 ft | 18 ft | |
| South Fork Little River at Hopkinsville, KY | No flood stage defined | 1.79 ft | — |