Major Flood
23 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
19 ft
Minor Flood
17 ft
Action Stage
13 ft
What Floods at Each Level
26.75 ft
Flooding will exceed the highest flood on record.
24 ft
Many homes and some businesses are flooded.
23 ft
Major flooding begins. Some residences are inundated with many roads blocked.
19 ft
Moderate flooding begins. Several roads are impassable in and around Clay City. Some homes are flooded in low lying areas.
17 ft
Low lying areas flood. Maple street near the Red River Ranch as well as Pompeii Road off of Highway 15 are impassable.
16 ft
Pompeii Road off of Highway 15 and Maple Street near the Red River Ranch are impassable.
15 ft
Maple Street near the Red River Ranch is impassable.
14 ft
Maple Street near the Red River Ranch is impassable.
13 ft
Water begins inundating Maple Street near the Red River Ranch.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 9, 1978 | 26.75 ft | 28,800 cfs |
| Mar 1, 2021 | 25.81 ft | 18,500 cfs |
| Jun 1, 2004 | 24.08 ft | 22,000 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Red River at Clay City?
The Red River at Clay City gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03283500) 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 Red River at Clay City?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Red River at Clay City is 17 feet. Action stage begins at 13 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 19 feet, and major flooding at 23 feet.
How do I get alerts when Red River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Red River at Clay City 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 Red River at Clay City gauge located?
The gauge is located in Powell County, Kentucky at coordinates 37.8647°N, 83.9336°W. USGS site number: 03283500. 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