Major Flood
39 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
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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
26 ft
What Floods at Each Level
39 ft
Dix Drive floods completely. Many homes are flooded. Palisades Road floods. Part of Highway 68 floods.
36 ft
Water enters homes along Dix Drive. Brooklyn Road floods.
30 ft
Large portion of Dix Drive floods.
26 ft
Homes along Dix Drive are cut off.
25 ft
Dix Drive begins to flood.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 7, 1978 | 53.1 ft | — |
| Dec 31, 1971 | 52.9 ft | — |
| Apr 6, 2025 | 47.2 ft | 118,000 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
HIBK2
River
Kentucky River
County
Jessamine, KY
Coordinates
37.8292°N, 84.7238°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Kentucky River at High Bridge Lock?
The Kentucky River at High Bridge Lock gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03286500) 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 High Bridge Lock?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Kentucky River at High Bridge Lock is 30 feet. Action stage begins at 26 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 36 feet, and major flooding at 39 feet.
How do I get alerts when Kentucky River rises?
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Where is the Kentucky River at High Bridge Lock gauge located?
The gauge is located in Jessamine County, Kentucky at coordinates 37.8292°N, 84.7238°W. USGS site number: 03286500. 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.
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