Is the South Fork Little River flooding?

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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.

data refreshed 14 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 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.

Drains 47 sq mi · gauge elevation 500 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
S Fork Little River at Hwy 68-80 near Hopkinsville, KYNo flooding4.26 ft15 ft
S Fork Little River at Hwy 68 by-Pass at Hopkinsville, KYNo flooding5.57 ft18 ft
South Fork Little River at Hopkinsville, KYNo flood stage defined1.79 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.