Major Flood
566 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
560 ft
Minor Flood
560 ft
Action Stage
558 ft
What Floods at Each Level
581 ft
Top of dam.
560 ft
Flood pool, spillway elevation.
559.7 ft
Record elevation on 05/07/2011.
552.6 ft
Water enters Dug Hill subdivision.
551.6 ft
Water enters Kaulfman's subdivision.
551 ft
Water enters Haycraft's subdivision.
550.29 ft
Water enters Cortland Clemons/Wax subdivision.
548.79 ft
Water enters Nunn's subdivision.
545.4 ft
Water enters Sunset Harbor subdivision.
543.5 ft
Water enters Wilderness Road subdivision.
542.29 ft
Water enters Sportsman subdivision.
539.5 ft
Moutardier Marina road floods.
534 ft
Iberia Road floods at culvert.
532.5 ft
Water enters Nolin Terrace subdivision.
531 ft
Water begins to flood Dog Creek campground area.
530 ft
Water enters Cane Run/Taylors subdivision.
525 ft
Bacon Creek ramp and Wax campground road floods.
520 ft
Wax Parking lot begins to flood, site 1 ramp is closed.
515 ft
Summer pool.
510 ft
Water too low for most of 16 community ramps.
490 ft
Winter Pool.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2011 | 559.7 ft | — |
| Apr 16, 2025 | 556.3 ft | — |
| May 23, 1983 | 549.9 ft | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Nolin River at Nolin River Lake?
The Nolin River at Nolin River Lake gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03310900) 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 Nolin River at Nolin River Lake?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Nolin River at Nolin River Lake is 560 feet. Action stage begins at 558 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 560 feet, and major flooding at 566 feet.
How do I get alerts when Nolin River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Nolin River at Nolin River Lake to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Nolin River at Nolin River Lake gauge located?
The gauge is located in Edmonson County, Kentucky at coordinates 37.2783°N, 86.2475°W. USGS site number: 03310900. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Upstream: Nolin River at White Mills
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Army Corps of Engineers, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- The future pool levels are furnished by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. These forecasts do not account for future precipitation.