RIVER GAUGE · KENTUCKY RIVER
Kentucky River at Valley View
Madison County, Kentucky
Water level10.62 ft
Flow275 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action28 ft
The past week
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | 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 | — |
More on Kentucky River
UpstreamKentucky River at Ford Lock
DownstreamKentucky River at Camp Nelson
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