Major Flood
731 ft
Current Water Level
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: PNTK2). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
731 ft
Minor Flood
731 ft
Action Stage
720 ft
What Floods at Each Level
734 ft
Highway 172 and 1260 are flooded.
732 ft
McKenzie Branch Road and Cindas Creek Bridge are flooded.
730 ft
Rocky Knob Recreation Area restrooom building is closed.
725 ft
Cuba Branch Road, Spice Branch Raod, and Stonecoal Branch Road are flooded.
722.1 ft
Paintsville State Park campground is flooded.
720 ft
Patoker Branch Road is closed.
719.14 ft
KY Route 2275 at Kiwanis fishing pier is closed.
718.25 ft
Paintsville State Park sewage lift station is flooded.
715.8 ft
Paintsville State Park parking lot is flooded.
714 ft
Paintsville State Park boat ramp is closed.
713 ft
Paintsville Lake Marina launch ramp is closed.
712.2 ft
Handicap fishing pier downstream of Open Fork boat ramp is closed.
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 3, 2021 | 725.72 ft | — |
| Feb 18, 2003 | 725.58 ft | — |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
PNTK2
River
Paint Creek
County
Johnson, KY
Coordinates
37.8403°N, 82.8740°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Paint Creek at Paintsville Lake?
The Paint Creek at Paintsville Lake gauge is maintained by USGS 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 Paint Creek at Paintsville Lake?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Paint Creek at Paintsville Lake is 731 feet. Action stage begins at 720 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 731 feet, and major flooding at 731 feet.
How do I get alerts when Paint Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Paint Creek at Paintsville 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 Paint Creek at Paintsville Lake gauge located?
The gauge is located in Johnson County, Kentucky at coordinates 37.8403°N, 82.8740°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: Levisa Fork at Paintsville
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey