Major Flood
25 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
22 ft
Minor Flood
18 ft
Action Stage
16 ft
What Floods at Each Level
30 ft
Much of south and east parts of town floods.
28 ft
Parts of town are cutoff. Water and Sewage services are out. Scott Ave is closed.
25 ft
Water enters some businesses in low lying areas of Paris. Many homes along creek flood.
22 ft
Water in the yards of homes along Taylor, Chambers, Stoner Avenues and Catherine Street.
20 ft
Water enters yards of homes downstream of water plant. Parts of the Garrard Park flood.
18 ft
Water floods a few low roads on right bank of creek.
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 | 30 ft | — |
| Apr 4, 2015 | 26.7 ft | — |
| Dec 9, 1978 | 26.4 ft | 19,400 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Stoner Creek at Paris?
The Stoner Creek at Paris gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03251900) 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 Stoner Creek at Paris?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Stoner Creek at Paris is 18 feet. Action stage begins at 16 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 22 feet, and major flooding at 25 feet.
How do I get alerts when Stoner Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Stoner Creek at Paris 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 Stoner Creek at Paris gauge located?
The gauge is located in Bourbon County, Kentucky at coordinates 38.2050°N, 84.2381°W. USGS site number: 03251900. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: South Fork Licking River at Cynthiana
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Paris Water Plant, 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.