River stage
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS FLMK2
In brief
The Licking River at Falmouth, KY read 1.29 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 21.71 ft below action stage.
Source: National Weather Service gauge FLMK2
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 51.80 ft | 1997-03-02 |
| 2 | 47.10 ft | 1964-03-10 |
| 3 | 41.60 ft | 1948-04-14 |
| 4 | 41.40 ft | 1937-01-23 |
| 5 | 40.80 ft | 1922-01-01 |
| 6 | 39.00 ft | 1989-02-17 |
| 7 | 38.63 ft | 2025-04-06 |
| 8 | 38.00 ft | 1927-01-27 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
Low-lying areas along the river near Falmouth begin to flood, including backwater flooding along Wagners Ferry Road east of Falmouth, as well as in Max Goldberg Park.
Low-lying flooding impacts some roads near Butler, and low areas northeast of Falmouth near Routes 22 and 159. Wagners Ferry Road is flooded, as well as backwater creek flooding of Max Goldberg park. State Route 177 is flooded in some locations.
Flooding occurs in low-lying areas of Butler, as well as some areas of Falmouth, mainly north of Shelby Street, and low areas northeast of Falmouth near Routes 22 and 159. Shelby Street and Branch Street east of Falmouth near Wagners Ferry Road is flooded, as well as backwater creek flooding of Max Goldberg park.
Basement flooding begins along Water Street in Falmouth, and flooding beginning along a low area of Route 22 east out of Falmouth. Lowland flooding can be expected in both Butler and Falmouth.
Parts of State Route 22 east of the Falmouth business area begins to flood, as well as along Route 22 northeast of downtown in Shoemakertown, on the east side of the river.
Street flooding occurs in the Shoemakertown area east of Falmouth, and in low areas of Butler. Flooding begins along Montjoy and Second Streets in Falmouth.
Shelby Street begins to flood, and flooding of low-lying streets near the river in Falmouth worsens. Flooding is worst along State Route 22 east of Falmouth.
Main Street begins to flood near the river, and flooding along Shelby Street and State Route 22 east of Falmouth worsens. Flooding also begins along Riggs Street.
Properties along Water Street flood, as well as along Wagners Ferry Road and backwater flooding occurs along Shelby and Licking Streets. Numerous streets in Falmouth are covered with water.
Numerous homes in the northern portions of Falmouth near the river become flooded on the first level, and portions of Butler also incur major flooding. Route 27 and portions of State Route 22 flood near the river restricting access to and from Falmouth.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
No. The Licking River at Falmouth is at 1.29 ft, 21.71 ft below action stage.
The National Weather Service sets action stage 23 ft, minor flooding 33 ft, moderate flooding 37 ft and major flooding 41 ft.
The highest crest on record is 51.8 ft, on 1997-03-02.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge FLMK2). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.