RIVER GAUGE · KENTUCKY RIVER
Kentucky River at Camp Nelson
Jessamine County, Kentucky
Water level11.51 ft
Flow354 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:15 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action28 ft
Minor flood30 ft
Moderate flood36 ft
Major flood40 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 38 ft
Portions of Camp Nelson Road and Hopkins Lane near the river flood.
- 37 ft
Camp Nelson RV Park is flooded.
- 36 ft
Camp Nelson RV Park begins to flood. Portions of River Road and Buckeye Road flood.
- 34 ft
Camp Nelson RV Park evacuations begin.
- 28 ft
Sugar Creek Pike floods.
- 25 ft
Camp Nelson RV Park high water notifications begin.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 6, 2025 | 47.04 ft | 89,600 cfs |
| May 3, 2010 | 46.02 ft | 89,900 cfs |
| Mar 4, 2021 | 42.92 ft | 90,900 cfs |
More on Kentucky River
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