Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 725.72 ft | 2021-03-04 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
River stage
Paintsville Lake, Paint Creek
- River level
- 708.43 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- Action stage
- 720.00 ft
- Flood stage
- 731.00 ft
- Record crest
- 725.72 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS PNTK2
- Record crest
- 725.72 ft
- Flood stage
- 731.00 ft
- Moderate flood
- 731.00 ft
- Major flood
- 731.00 ft
- Crest date
- 2021-03-04
In brief
The Paint Creek at Paintsville Lake, KY read 708.43 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 11.57 ft below action stage.
Source: National Weather Service gauge PNTK2
Stage threshold profile
What happens at each level
- 712.20 ft
Handicap fishing pier downstream of Open Fork boat ramp is closed.
- 713.00 ft
Paintsville Lake Marina launch ramp is closed.
- 714.00 ft
Paintsville State Park boat ramp is closed.
- 715.80 ft
Paintsville State Park parking lot is flooded.
- 718.25 ft
Paintsville State Park sewage lift station is flooded.
- 719.14 ft
KY Route 2275 at Kiwanis fishing pier is closed.
- 720.00 ft
Patoker Branch Road is closed.
- 722.10 ft
Paintsville State Park campground is flooded.
- 725.00 ft
Cuba Branch Road, Spice Branch Raod, and Stonecoal Branch Road are flooded.
- 730.00 ft
Rocky Knob Recreation Area restrooom building is closed.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Paint Creek flooding at Paintsville Lake?
No. The Paint Creek at Paintsville Lake is at 708.43 ft, 11.57 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Paintsville Lake?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 720 ft, minor flooding 731 ft, moderate flooding 731 ft and major flooding 731 ft.
What is the highest the Paint Creek has been at Paintsville Lake?
The highest crest on record is 725.72 ft, on 2021-03-04.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge PNTK2). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.