River stage
Kentucky River
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 14 of 14
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 14 of 14 gauges on the Kentucky River reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Kentucky River levels, gauge by gauge
The Kentucky River is measured at 14 gauges. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Camp Nelson | 11.47 ft | normal, rising |
| Ford Lock | 9.72 ft | below flood stage |
| Frankfort Lock | 6.91 ft | below flood stage |
| Gest | 7.34 ft | no flood stage set |
| Heidelberg | 9.33 ft | normal, steady |
| High Bridge Lock | 9.25 ft | below flood stage |
| Carrollton | 8.85 ft | no flood stage set |
| College Hill | 11.03 ft | no flood stage set |
| Willow | 10.64 ft | no flood stage set |
| Lockport | 8.48 ft | normal, steady |
| Ravenna | 9.53 ft | normal, falling |
| Salvisa | 10.18 ft | no flood stage set |
| Tyrone | 9.30 ft | no flood stage set |
| Valley View | 10.74 ft | normal, rising |
Recent levels on the Kentucky River
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Camp Nelson, KY, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Elkhorn Creek (KY) 3 gauges
- Eagle Creek (KY) 2 gauges
- Licking River (KY) 9 gauges
- Red River (KY) 2 gauges
- Salt River (KY) 4 gauges
- Ohio River 44 gauges
- Paint Creek 6 gauges
- Green River (KY) 13 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Kentucky River flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 14 reporting gauges on the Kentucky River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Kentucky River?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Camp Nelson is at 11.47 ft; Heidelberg is at 9.33 ft; Lockport is at 8.48 ft; Ravenna is at 9.53 ft.
Where is the Kentucky River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 14 gauges on the Kentucky River in Kentucky.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.
River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.