RIVER GAUGE · NORTH FORK KENTUCKY RIVER
North Fork Kentucky River at Whitesburg
Letcher County, Kentucky
Water level1.16 ft
Flow17 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action8 ft
Minor flood10 ft
Moderate flood12 ft
Major flood14 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 15.9 ft
Flooding will exceed highest stage on record.
- 15 ft
Ky 15 bridge and the gage flood.
- 14 ft
Businesses begin to flood.
- 12 ft
Homes along the river begin to flood.
- 10 ft
Low lying areas flood.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2022 | 22.03 ft | — |
| Jan 28, 1957 | 14.7 ft | 7,730 cfs |
| Jun 30, 1942 | 14.5 ft | — |
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