Action Stage
28 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.
What Floods at Each Level
41 ft
Homes south of Camp Daniel Boone Road flood.
35 ft
Portions of Hunters Ferry Road, Poosey Ridge Road, Whitlock Road, Carvers Ferry Road, Camp Daniel Boone Road, Tates Creek Road and Tattlers Branch flood.
22 ft
Donaldson Park begins to flood.
17 ft
Ferry is closed.
16 ft
Ferry may close at the captain's discretion.
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 | 41.67 ft | 82,100 cfs |
| Mar 3, 2021 | 41.3 ft | 93,700 cfs |
| May 3, 2010 | 41.07 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
VLVK2
River
Kentucky River
County
Madison, KY
Coordinates
37.8440°N, 84.4406°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Kentucky River at Valley View?
The Kentucky River at Valley View gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03284230) 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 Valley View?
This gauge has NWS-defined flood categories. Check the flood stages section above for current thresholds.
How do I get alerts when Kentucky River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Kentucky River at Valley View 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 Valley View gauge located?
The gauge is located in Madison County, Kentucky at coordinates 37.8440°N, 84.4406°W. USGS site number: 03284230. 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.