RIVER GAUGE · SOUTH FORK KENTUCKY RIVER
South Fork Kentucky River at Oneida
Clay County, Kentucky
Water level5.00 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 11:15 AM UTC (last recorded)
Action18 ft
Minor flood29 ft
Moderate flood34 ft
Major flood38 ft
The past week
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | 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 |
More on South Fork Kentucky River
UpstreamGoose Creek at Manchester ↗
DownstreamSouth Fork Kentucky River at Booneville
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