Major Flood
45 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
42 ft
Minor Flood
35 ft
Action Stage
33 ft
What Floods at Each Level
55 ft
Water begins flowing over top of floodwall in Lebanon Junction.
54 ft
Bluegrass Parkway floods cutting off Beech Fork.
53 ft
Water enters Wallace Funeral Home. Water reaches second story in a few homes in Boston. Water is 8 feet deep in parts of New Haven. Travel is impossible.
52 ft
Many homes in Boston flood.
51 ft
Homes in Boston begin to flood.
50 ft
Town of Boston is cut off as US Highways 52, 61 and 62 are flooded. Water is 3 to 6 feet deep in west and central parts of New Haven. KY 434 floods at bridge in Lebanon Junction.
49 ft
Evacuations begin in Boston.
48 ft
Water may cover parts of US 31E in New Haven.
45 ft
Houses in low areas in Boston flood.
43 ft
Floodwall begins closing in Lebanon Junction.
42 ft
A few homes and trailers outside of Boston flood.
40 ft
Water begins to cross low spots on some county roads. Some homes in flood plain are cutoff.
35 ft
Agricultural bottomland is covered.
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 25, 1937 | 55.2 ft | — |
| Mar 3, 1997 | 53.22 ft | 69,800 cfs |
| Feb 16, 1989 | 52.62 ft | 66,500 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
BSNK2
River
Rolling Fork River
County
Hardin, KY
Coordinates
37.7673°N, 85.7038°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Rolling Fork River near Boston?
The Rolling Fork River near Boston gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03301500) 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 Rolling Fork River near Boston?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Rolling Fork River near Boston is 35 feet. Action stage begins at 33 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 42 feet, and major flooding at 45 feet.
How do I get alerts when Rolling Fork River rises?
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Where is the Rolling Fork River near Boston gauge located?
The gauge is located in Hardin County, Kentucky at coordinates 37.7673°N, 85.7038°W. USGS site number: 03301500. 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
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.