Major Flood
534 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
524 ft
Minor Flood
524 ft
Action Stage
522 ft
What Floods at Each Level
554 ft
Top of dam.
530.4 ft
Record elevation on 04/06/2025.
524 ft
Flood pool, spillway elevation.
507.4 ft
North Fork park closed.
506 ft
Water over access road to some sites in North Fork.
502.5 ft
Water over access road to sites in Laurel Branch campground.
501 ft
Entrance at state park dock is under water.
498 ft
Beach at North Fork is closed.
496.5 ft
Water over sites in Axtel.
495 ft
Summer Pool
490 ft
Water is too low for boats to launch at Everleigh ramp.
478 ft
Water is too low to launch boats at Peter Cave ramp.
475 ft
Water is too low to launch boats at Cave Creek ramp.
470 ft
Winter Pool
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 5, 2025 | 530.45 ft | — |
| May 4, 2011 | 527.4 ft | — |
| Feb 24, 1989 | 521.6 ft | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Rough River at Rough River Lake?
The Rough River at Rough River Lake gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03318005) 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 Rough River at Rough River Lake?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Rough River at Rough River Lake is 524 feet. Action stage begins at 522 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 524 feet, and major flooding at 534 feet.
How do I get alerts when Rough River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Rough River at Rough River 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 Rough River at Rough River Lake gauge located?
The gauge is located in Grayson County, Kentucky at coordinates 37.6200°N, 86.4994°W. USGS site number: 03318005. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Army Corps of Engineers, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- The future pool levels are furnished by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. These forecasts do not account for future precipitation.