Major Flood
42 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.
Moderate Flood
38 ft
Minor Flood
35 ft
Action Stage
28 ft
What Floods at Each Level
47.4 ft
100 year return period flood.
45.92 ft
Flooding will exceed the highest flood on record. Ninety percent of businesses and eighty percent of homes are flooded.
44.6 ft
50 year return period flood.
44 ft
Right bank overtopped.
42 ft
Major flooding occurs. Businesses begin to flood.
39 ft
10 year return period flood.
38 ft
Moderate flooding occurs. Water enters houses along Bridge Street, Frank Street, and Euclid Avenue.
35.5 ft
Water is in the Veterans Referral Center building on Euclid Avenue.
35 ft
Low lying areas flood. The underpass at KY 40 is closed, separating the town east of the river. Left bank is overtopped, flooding Bridge Street.
32 ft
Water covers low spot on underpass of KY 40.
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 31, 1862 | 46.6 ft | — |
| Jan 30, 1957 | 45.92 ft | 69,700 cfs |
| Mar 13, 1963 | 44.2 ft | 58,100 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Levisa Fork at Paintsville?
The Levisa Fork at Paintsville gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03212500) 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 Levisa Fork at Paintsville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Levisa Fork at Paintsville is 35 feet. Action stage begins at 28 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 38 feet, and major flooding at 42 feet.
How do I get alerts when Levisa Fork rises?
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Where is the Levisa Fork at Paintsville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Johnson County, Kentucky at coordinates 37.8155°N, 82.7907°W. USGS site number: 03212500. 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