RIVER GAUGE · LICKING RIVER
Licking River at Blue Licks Spring
Nicholas County, Kentucky
Water level4.63 ft
Flow150 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action23 ft12,865 cfs
Minor flood25 ft14,718 cfs
Moderate flood42 ft33,211 cfs
Major flood45 ft36,919 cfs
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 47.6 ft
All low areas in and near Blue Licks Spring are flooded.
- 45 ft
Water reaches surface of old KY 68 bridge over the Licking River.
- 42 ft
Homes in and near Blue Licks Spring have water in the first floor.
- 25 ft
Cropland flooding begins.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 2, 1997 | 47.6 ft | — |
| Dec 31, 1936 | 47.4 ft | — |
| Apr 12, 1948 | 45 ft | 35,900 cfs |
More on Licking River
UpstreamLicking River at Farmers ↗
DownstreamLicking River at McKinneysburg
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