RIVER GAUGE · LITTLE SANDY RIVER
Little Sandy River at Leon
Carter County, Kentucky
Water level3.50 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action29 ft
Minor flood31 ft
Moderate flood32 ft
Major flood38 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 38 ft
Major flooding occurs. Homes near the river are flooded. Route 1661 begins to flood.
- 32 ft
Drag strip and more fields and buildings start to flood.
- 31 ft
A subdivision on or near Fultz road starts to flood. Also, fields and outbuildings near the river begin to flood.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 1962 | 31 ft | 10,800 cfs |
| Mar 6, 1967 | 26.32 ft | 7,730 cfs |
| Dec 8, 1978 | 25.31 ft | 7,650 cfs |
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