Major Flood
49 ft
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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
43 ft
Minor Flood
33 ft
Action Stage
30 ft
What Floods at Each Level
54 ft
Low lying roads near the river along and west of KY 355 flood.
51 ft
More than half of Monterey floods. Water is four feet deep in homes closest to the river. Water is up to two feet deep on Taylor St. Flooding may occur in low lying buildings along Crittenden Street in Gratz.
49 ft
Some homes in Monterey along High Street and Worth streets likely flood, with Taylor Street west of town flooded. Long stretches of Old Landing Road and Point of Rock Road are flooded. Water approaches homes along Crittenden Street in Gratz, with stretches of Ky Route 355 and Crittenden Road flooded.
47 ft
Some homes in Monterey near High Street flood, with Point of Rock Road and long stretches of Old Landing Road flooded.
45 ft
Water surrounds some homes on High Street in Monterey. Point of Rock and Old Landing Rd flood in several areas. Route 355 near Gratz is flooded, as well as Crittenden Street east of town.
43 ft
KY 389 floods near Lockport. Water approaches some homes along High St. in Monterey. Some stretches of 355 north of Perry Park flood, as well as near Gratz.
41 ft
Water approaches some outbuildings and barns in Monterey. Some yards beetween Eagle Lane and the river in Perry Park flood, with flooding along some low areas of Old Landing Road.
36 ft
Low areas of Point of Rock and Old Landing Roads, with water encroaching on low lying roads near Perry Park and Monterey.
33 ft
Low lying roads near the river along and west of KY 355 flood.
30 ft
Parts of Eagle Creek campground, between Worthville and Perry, flood along KY 355.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 25, 1937 | 56.85 ft | 123,000 cfs |
| Apr 7, 2025 | 53.71 ft | 123,000 cfs |
| Mar 5, 1997 | 53.6 ft | 100,000 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Kentucky River at Lockport?
The Kentucky River at Lockport gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03290500) 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 Lockport?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Kentucky River at Lockport is 33 feet. Action stage begins at 30 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 43 feet, and major flooding at 49 feet.
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Where is the Kentucky River at Lockport gauge located?
The gauge is located in Henry County, Kentucky at coordinates 38.4390°N, 84.9633°W. USGS site number: 03290500. 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.