Major Flood
46 ft
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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
43 ft
Minor Flood
40 ft
Action Stage
22 ft
What Floods at Each Level
49.9 ft
Flooding will equal the highest flood on record.
48 ft
The entire town is flooded except for portions of Riverside Avenue and a half block on Mill Street.
47 ft
Water reaches the top of the levee.
46 ft
Major flooding is occurring. Most of town is flooded except for the center of city which is protected by a levee and small area near hills.
43 ft
Moderate flooding occurs. Water enters some homes.
41 ft
Water is in the business district including the court house and old post office.
40 ft
Minor flooding. River is at flood stage and is 430 feet wide.
27 ft
Flood gate is closed to the storm drain system in Prestonsburg.
24 ft
Archer Park is inundated.
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 30, 1957 | 48.78 ft | 69,700 cfs |
| Feb 1, 1862 | 47.9 ft | — |
| Mar 11, 1963 | 46.6 ft | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Levisa Fork at Prestonsburg?
The Levisa Fork at Prestonsburg gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03209800) 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 Prestonsburg?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Levisa Fork at Prestonsburg is 40 feet. Action stage begins at 22 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 43 feet, and major flooding at 46 feet.
How do I get alerts when Levisa Fork rises?
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Where is the Levisa Fork at Prestonsburg gauge located?
The gauge is located in Floyd County, Kentucky at coordinates 37.6708°N, 82.7772°W. USGS site number: 03209800. 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