Major Flood
20 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
19 ft
Minor Flood
17 ft
Action Stage
14 ft
What Floods at Each Level
24 ft
Blaine School Road near the KY Route 32 intersection floods due to backwater flooding of Sparks Branch.
23.5 ft
Homes near the gauge site flood at 23.5 to 25 feet.
22 ft
In the center of Blaine the homes, a church, a gas station, and KY Route 32 begin to flood. Low sections on Blaine School Road flood.
21 ft
Most of KY Route 32 near the creek floods.
20 ft
Blaine Elementary School floods at 20 to 21 feet.
19 ft
Log style home just downstream of the gauge floods at 19 to 20 feet.
18 ft
Low sections of County Route 201 near Blaine flood. The intersection of Left Fork and Right Fork Laurel Road floods.
17.5 ft
Back lot of Blaine Elementary School and the playground area flood.
17 ft
Low section of KY Route 32 approximately 0.25 miles west of Blaine floods.
16 ft
Blaine Community Park located along KY Route 32 begins to flood.
14 ft
Agricultural fields adjacent to the creek flood at 14 to 16 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 28, 2021 | 20.55 ft | 3,320 cfs |
| Feb 6, 2025 | 20.3 ft | 3,240 cfs |
| Apr 4, 2025 | 20.28 ft | 3,234 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Blaine Creek near Blaine?
The Blaine Creek near Blaine gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03215410) 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 Blaine Creek near Blaine?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Blaine Creek near Blaine is 17 feet. Action stage begins at 14 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 19 feet, and major flooding at 20 feet.
How do I get alerts when Blaine Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Blaine Creek near Blaine to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Blaine Creek near Blaine gauge located?
The gauge is located in Lawrence County, Kentucky at coordinates 38.0295°N, 82.8468°W. USGS site number: 03215410. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: Blaine Creek at Yatesville Lake
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey