Major Flood
33 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
26 ft
Minor Flood
20 ft
Action Stage
17 ft
What Floods at Each Level
33 ft
Widespread road flooding occurs along the North Fork through Mason, Robertson and Bracken counties.
26 ft
This is roughly equivalent to the FEMA 1 percent flood. Homes in Milford in Bracken County are flooded, as well as much of Bridgeville Road or route 875 in Bracken and Robertson Counties flooded. Floodwaters encroach on homes in the Murphysville area of Mason County.
25 ft
Flood water approaches some structures in Milford in Bracken County, with much of Bridgeville Road or route 875 in Bracken and Robertson Counties flooded. Floodwaters encroach on structures in the Murphysville area of Mason County.
22 ft
Widespread lowland road flooding occurs along the river in Bracken, Robertson and western Mason counties. Brandywine Road north of State Route 596 to near Pleasant Ridge Road is flooded.
20 ft
Santa Fe Road east of Milford floods near the Santa Fe bridge. Neave Milford Road is also flooded near the Santa Fe bridge. Water rises to the edge of Brandywine Road north of State Route 596 to near Pleasant Ridge Road.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 1997 | 34.71 ft | — |
| Apr 4, 2025 | 26.69 ft | 8,919 cfs |
| Feb 18, 2000 | 26.32 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
MTOK2
River
North Fork Licking River
County
Robertson, KY
Coordinates
38.5947°N, 84.0203°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of North Fork Licking River near Mount Olivet?
The North Fork Licking River near Mount Olivet gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03251200) 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 Licking River near Mount Olivet?
The NWS-defined flood stage for North Fork Licking River near Mount Olivet is 20 feet. Action stage begins at 17 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 26 feet, and major flooding at 33 feet.
How do I get alerts when North Fork Licking River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add North Fork Licking River near Mount Olivet 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 North Fork Licking River near Mount Olivet gauge located?
The gauge is located in Robertson County, Kentucky at coordinates 38.5947°N, 84.0203°W. USGS site number: 03251200. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: Licking River at McKinneysburg
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
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