Major Flood
28 ft
Current Water Level
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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
24 ft
Minor Flood
18 ft
Action Stage
15 ft
What Floods at Each Level
29 ft
Many homes in Sanders have from several inches to up to 2 feet of water into the first floor. This crest is similar to the March 1997 flood.
27 ft
This level is just below the FEMA 1 percent flood elevation. Several structures on either side of Eagle Creek near Sparta are flooded, mainly along Route 35 and Old Sparta Road in Owen County. Some flooding along Lick Creek near Sanders occurs, with flooding of property near route 47. Stretches of route 467 are also flooded. Route 1132 in Grant County is also flooded in some areas.
24 ft
Flooding impacts some homes and out buildings in Sparta as well as Sanders, with some low lying stretches of Route 467 and 36 flooded.
20 ft
McDaniel Street in Sanders and Route 36 near Sparta is closed due to high water, with Old Sparta Road near Sparta also closed due to backwater flooding.
19 ft
Flooding along McDaniel Street and Route 36 near Sanders occurs, as well as minor flooding onto Old Sparta Road near Sparta due to backwater flooding.
18 ft
Flood waters reach to near McDaniel Street and Route 36 in Sanders, with water extending onto the edges of Old Sparta road.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 1997 | 29.08 ft | 58,300 cfs |
| Mar 9, 1964 | 26.05 ft | 58,200 cfs |
| Sep 13, 1979 | 24.19 ft | 46,500 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
GNCK2
River
Eagle Creek (KY)
County
Gallatin, KY
Coordinates
38.7065°N, 84.8248°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Eagle Creek (KY) near Glencoe?
The Eagle Creek (KY) near Glencoe gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03291500) 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 Eagle Creek (KY) near Glencoe?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Eagle Creek (KY) near Glencoe is 18 feet. Action stage begins at 15 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 24 feet, and major flooding at 28 feet.
How do I get alerts when Eagle Creek (KY) rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Eagle Creek (KY) near Glencoe 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 Eagle Creek (KY) near Glencoe gauge located?
The gauge is located in Gallatin County, Kentucky at coordinates 38.7065°N, 84.8248°W. USGS site number: 03291500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: 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.