RIVER GAUGE · DRAKES CREEK
Drakes Creek near Alvaton
Warren County, Kentucky
Water level4.19 ft
Flow44 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action22 ft10,412 cfs
Minor flood24 ft
Moderate flood35 ft
Major flood42 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 44 ft
Surface of US 231 bridge floods.
- 42 ft
US 231...Scottsville Road...floods at Phil Moore Park.
- 39 ft
Approaches to KY 240 bridge flood.
- 36 ft
Mt. Lebanon Road is impassable.
- 33 ft
Parts of Old Stone Golf Course flood.
- 21 ft
Trails at Phil Moore Park flood.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| May 3, 2010 | 42.12 ft | 113,000 cfs |
| Jun 22, 1969 | 40.43 ft | 96,400 cfs |
| Mar 11, 1975 | 35.93 ft | 63,700 cfs |
More on Drakes Creek
DownstreamBarren River at Bowling Green
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