South Fork Licking River at Cynthiana
Kentucky — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Harrison County, Kentucky on the South Fork Licking River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 03252500, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
23 ft
26,092 cfs
Moderate Flood
22 ft
24,183 cfs
Minor Flood
20 ft
20,493 cfs
Action Stage
16 ft
13,565 cfs
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
28.5 ft
Much of western and a large part of southern Cynthiana is flooded. Water is 3 feet deep in western business district. KY 356 bridge is closed.
27 ft
KY 356 bridge floods.
26 ft
A large section of US 27 is closed one quater mile north of town. Town is cutoff.
25 ft
Approaches to KY 356 bridge are flooded.
24 ft
Water enters some businesses. Sections of US 62, US 27, KY 36 south and west of town flood.
23 ft
Some homes on west side of town flood.
22 ft
Intersections of Pearl and Locust, Poplar and Penn, and Poplar and Cromwell Alley flood. KY 36 (Pleasant Street) between Locust and W. Pike flood. KY 983 before Infirmary Road floods.
21 ft
Intersection of Louis Stout Way and Newsome Avenue floods.
20 ft
A large section of city park floods. Water begins to back up in some streets in west side of town.
19 ft
Several roads are closed outside of city limits.
16 ft
River Road is blocked. Riverside park floods.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 2, 1997 | 28.53 ft | 39,000 cfs |
| Mar 2, 1997 | 28.53 ft | 39,000 cfs |
| Apr 12, 1948 | 23.32 ft | 35,300 cfs |
| Apr 12, 1948 | 23.32 ft | 35,300 cfs |
| Feb 16, 1989 | 23.02 ft | 28,300 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
CYNK2
River
South Fork Licking River
County
Harrison, KY
Coordinates
38.3909°N, 84.3030°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of South Fork Licking River at Cynthiana?
The South Fork Licking River at Cynthiana gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03252500) 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 Licking River at Cynthiana?
The NWS-defined flood stage for South Fork Licking River at Cynthiana is 20 feet. Action stage begins at 16 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 22 feet, and major flooding at 23 feet.
How do I get alerts when South Fork Licking River rises?
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Where is the South Fork Licking River at Cynthiana gauge located?
The gauge is located in Harrison County, Kentucky at coordinates 38.3909°N, 84.3030°W. USGS site number: 03252500. 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.