Major Flood
38 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
34 ft
Minor Flood
29 ft
Action Stage
18 ft
What Floods at Each Level
40.19 ft
Flooding will exceed the highest flood on record.
38 ft
Major flooding occurs. Water is now inundating homes and structures in town.
34 ft
Moderate flooding occurs. Several feet of water in multiple Oneida Baptist Institute buildings and the town of Oneida is cut off.
29 ft
Low lying areas flood, several feet of water covering the track area behind the Oneida Baptist Institute and water is across the road in front of Town Market.
27.5 ft
Water covers Route 66 at the end of Mulberry Street.
25 ft
Water enters the Campbell building.
24 ft
Water is over the road at the bridge and enters the back shop near the track.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 27, 1947 | 40.43 ft | -9,999 cfs |
| Jan 28, 1957 | 40.19 ft | 53,400 cfs |
| Mar 11, 1963 | 36.89 ft | 43,800 cfs |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
ODAK2
River
South Fork Kentucky River
County
Clay, KY
Coordinates
37.2683°N, 83.6514°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of South Fork Kentucky River at Oneida?
The South Fork Kentucky River at Oneida 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 South Fork Kentucky River at Oneida?
The NWS-defined flood stage for South Fork Kentucky River at Oneida is 29 feet. Action stage begins at 18 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 34 feet, and major flooding at 38 feet.
How do I get alerts when South Fork Kentucky River rises?
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Where is the South Fork Kentucky River at Oneida gauge located?
The gauge is located in Clay County, Kentucky at coordinates 37.2683°N, 83.6514°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.