RIVER GAUGE · KENTUCKY RIVER
Kentucky River at Heidelberg
Lee County, Kentucky
Water level9.19 ft
Flow319 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action16 ft
Minor flood20 ft
Moderate flood24 ft
Major flood30 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 35.6 ft
Flooding will exceed the highest flood on record.
- 20 ft
Low lying areas flood.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 3, 1939 | 35.6 ft | 120,000 cfs |
| Jan 29, 1957 | 35 ft | 116,000 cfs |
| Mar 23, 1929 | 34.4 ft | 113,000 cfs |
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