River stage
Rough River
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 3 of 3
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 3 of 3 gauges on the Rough River reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Rough River levels, gauge by gauge
The Rough River is measured at 3 gauges. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| NWS gauge HRFK2 | 25.85 ft | no flood stage set |
| Dundee | 4.27 ft | normal, steady |
| Rough River Lake | 489.87 ft | below flood stage |
Recent levels on the Rough River
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Dundee, KY, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Green River (KY) 13 gauges
- Barren River 2 gauges
- Red River (KY, TN) 2 gauges
- Salt River (KY) 4 gauges
- Little River (KY) 1 gauge
- Cumberland River 22 gauges
- Mill Creek (IN, KY) 5 gauges
- Elkhorn Creek (KY) 3 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Rough River flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 3 reporting gauges on the Rough River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Rough River?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Dundee is at 4.27 ft.
Where is the Rough River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 3 gauges on the Rough 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.