Major Flood
64 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
59 ft
Minor Flood
49 ft
Action Stage
45 ft
What Floods at Each Level
64 ft
Railroad tracks along the river start to flood between 59 to 63 feet. Route 23 near gage starts to flood near 68 feet. Power Plant 1.5 miles downstream from the river gage starts to flood between 68 to 73 feet. Several areas along the river in Louisa, Kentucky and Fort Gay, West Virginia are flooded.
59 ft
Railroad tracks along the river start to flood between 59 to 63 feet. Several low areas are flooded on both sides of the river.
49 ft
Low lying and poor drainage areas along the river start to flood near 49 feet. Louisa city pool and park start to flood between 50 and 55 feet. Low areas in and around Fort Gay, West Virginia start to flood between 50 and 55 feet.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 1908 | 48.4 ft | — |
| May 7, 1958 | 46.37 ft | — |
| Mar 1, 1955 | 46.36 ft | 89,400 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
FLRK2
River
Big Sandy River (KY)
County
Lawrence, KY
Coordinates
38.1711°N, 82.6347°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Big Sandy River (KY) at Fullers Station?
The Big Sandy River (KY) at Fullers Station gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03215000) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Big Sandy River (KY) at Fullers Station?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Big Sandy River (KY) at Fullers Station is 49 feet. Action stage begins at 45 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 59 feet, and major flooding at 64 feet.
How do I get alerts when Big Sandy River (KY) rises?
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Where is the Big Sandy River (KY) at Fullers Station gauge located?
The gauge is located in Lawrence County, Kentucky at coordinates 38.1711°N, 82.6347°W. USGS site number: 03215000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Upstream: Levisa Fork at Paintsville
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- River Forecasts typically include ONLY 2 days of future rain from <u>forecast issuance time</u> (lower right of graph). Occasionally 3 days of future rain included.