RIVER GAUGE · KENTUCKY RIVER
Kentucky River at Ford Lock
Madison County, Kentucky
Water level9.64 ft
Flow276 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action24 ft
Minor flood26 ft65,900 cfs
Moderate flood35 ft95,700 cfs
Major flood40 ft114,172 cfs
The past week
Loading chart…
What floods at each level
- 30 ft
KY highway 388 floods. Some homes are threatened. More sections of Fort Boonesborough State Park flood.
- 26 ft
Flooding occurs in low lying portions of Fort Boonesborough State Park.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 9, 1978 | 40.15 ft | 101,000 cfs |
| Mar 3, 2021 | 38.05 ft | 93,400 cfs |
| Feb 28, 1962 | 36.07 ft | 91,500 cfs |
More on Kentucky River
DownstreamKentucky River at Valley View
Get an alert when Kentucky River rises
Save this gauge in the free StormCast app and pick the level that matters to you. Your phone goes off when the water gets there.
