Major Flood
40 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
36 ft
Minor Flood
30 ft
Action Stage
28 ft
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
CPNK2
River
Kentucky River
County
Jessamine, KY
Coordinates
37.7454°N, 84.5866°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Kentucky River at Camp Nelson?
The Kentucky River at Camp Nelson gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03284500) 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 Kentucky River at Camp Nelson?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Kentucky River at Camp Nelson is 30 feet. Action stage begins at 28 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 36 feet, and major flooding at 40 feet.
How do I get alerts when Kentucky River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Kentucky River at Camp Nelson 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 Kentucky River at Camp Nelson gauge located?
The gauge is located in Jessamine County, Kentucky at coordinates 37.7454°N, 84.5866°W. USGS site number: 03284500. 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.