Major Flood
33 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
27 ft
Minor Flood
20 ft
Action Stage
16 ft
What Floods at Each Level
37.5 ft
Flooding will exceed highest stage on record. Most of Hazard is covered. Water is four feet deep in some sections of business district.
34.6 ft
Main street is flooded in front of the First National Bank building.
33 ft
Major flooding occurs. Much of the business district is covered.
29.4 ft
Flooding reaches the front of the old railroad station.
28.5 ft
Flood waters cover the foot of the Depot bridge.
27 ft
Moderate flooding occurs. The lower part of the business district is affected.
25 ft
Flooding begins in some basements.
20 ft
Low lying areas flood. The street at the mouth of Big Bottom Branch is flooded.
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 29, 1957 | 37.54 ft | 47,800 cfs |
| Dec 31, 1911 | 36.3 ft | — |
| Mar 12, 1963 | 35 ft | 43,700 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
HAZK2
River
North Fork Kentucky River
County
Perry, KY
Coordinates
37.2467°N, 83.1819°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of North Fork Kentucky River at Hazard?
The North Fork Kentucky River at Hazard gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03277500) 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 North Fork Kentucky River at Hazard?
The NWS-defined flood stage for North Fork Kentucky River at Hazard is 20 feet. Action stage begins at 16 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 27 feet, and major flooding at 33 feet.
How do I get alerts when North Fork Kentucky River rises?
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Where is the North Fork Kentucky River at Hazard gauge located?
The gauge is located in Perry County, Kentucky at coordinates 37.2467°N, 83.1819°W. USGS site number: 03277500. 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