RIVER GAUGE · LICKING RIVER
Licking River near Salyersville
Magoffin County, Kentucky
Water level4.63 ft
Flow6 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:15 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action14 ft
Minor flood17 ft
Moderate flood19 ft
Major flood21 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 21 ft
Major flooding occurs.
- 19 ft
Moderate flooding occurs.
- 17 ft
Low lying areas flood.
- 14 ft
Water inundates one lane of Kentucky Highway 1090 in a few places near Lakeville.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 2, 1939 | 25.4 ft | 14,300 cfs |
| Dec 9, 1978 | 24.91 ft | 11,700 cfs |
| Feb 26, 1962 | 23.7 ft | 11,300 cfs |
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