Major Flood
14 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
12 ft
Minor Flood
10 ft
Action Stage
8 ft
What Floods at Each Level
15 ft
Georgetown Road (US 460) floods in village of Forks of Elkhorn.
14 ft
Jones Lane floods. Water approaches Georgetown Road (US 460).
13 ft
Switzer (County 1689) and Indian Gap Roads flood. Goshen Road floods at back entrance to Two Creeks subdivision.
12 ft
North Scruggs Lane floods near Elkhorn Campground. Portions of Peaks Mill Road flood near Sullivan Lane and Saufley Bottom.
11 ft
Schoolhouse Road floods.
10 ft
Stillhouse Hollow Road floods.
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 3, 1997 | 17.96 ft | 35,900 cfs |
| Sep 1, 1932 | 17.5 ft | 31,000 cfs |
| Dec 31, 1936 | 17.2 ft | 30,000 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
PKMK2
River
Elkhorn Creek
County
Franklin, KY
Coordinates
38.2686°N, 84.8147°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Elkhorn Creek at Peaks Mill?
The Elkhorn Creek at Peaks Mill gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03289500) 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 Elkhorn Creek at Peaks Mill?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Elkhorn Creek at Peaks Mill is 10 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 12 feet, and major flooding at 14 feet.
How do I get alerts when Elkhorn Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Elkhorn Creek at Peaks Mill 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 Elkhorn Creek at Peaks Mill gauge located?
The gauge is located in Franklin County, Kentucky at coordinates 38.2686°N, 84.8147°W. USGS site number: 03289500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.