South Fork Licking River at Cynthiana
Harrison County, Kentucky
The past week
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 2, 1997 | 28.53 ft | 39,000 cfs |
| Apr 12, 1948 | 23.32 ft | 35,300 cfs |
| Feb 16, 1989 | 23.02 ft | 28,300 cfs |
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