River stage
Blue Licks Spring, Licking River
- River level
- 4.73 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +0.47 ft
- Recent high
- 11.71 ft
- Recent low
- 4.26 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS BLSK2
- 30-day change
- -0.51 ft
- Average
- 5.67 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 47.60 ft
In brief
The Licking River at Blue Licks Spring, KY read 4.73 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 18.27 ft below action stage. That is 0.51 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge BLSK2
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 47.60 ft | 1997-03-03 |
| 2 | 47.40 ft | 1937-01-01 |
| 3 | 45.00 ft | 1948-04-13 |
| 4 | 41.40 ft | 1989-02-16 |
| 5 | 41.20 ft | 1964-03-10 |
| 6 | 40.96 ft | 2010-05-05 |
| 7 | 40.43 ft | 2025-04-06 |
| 8 | 40.20 ft | 1950-02-03 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 25.00 ft
Cropland flooding begins.
- 42.00 ft
Homes in and near Blue Licks Spring have water in the first floor.
- 45.00 ft
Water reaches surface of old KY 68 bridge over the Licking River.
- 47.60 ft
All low areas in and near Blue Licks Spring are flooded.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Licking River flooding at Blue Licks Spring?
No. The Licking River at Blue Licks Spring is at 4.73 ft, 18.27 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Blue Licks Spring?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 23 ft, minor flooding 25 ft, moderate flooding 42 ft and major flooding 45 ft.
What is the highest the Licking River has been at Blue Licks Spring?
The highest crest on record is 47.6 ft, on 1997-03-03.
Is the Licking River high or low right now at Blue Licks Spring?
At 4.73 ft it is higher than 40% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge BLSK2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 03250500). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.