River stage
Elkhorn Creek (KY)
- 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 Elkhorn Creek (KY) reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Elkhorn Creek levels, gauge by gauge
The Elkhorn Creek 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Spring | 2.73 ft | no flood stage set |
| Peaks Mill | 2.21 ft | normal, steady |
| Yarnallton | 1.40 ft | no flood stage set |
Recent levels on the Elkhorn Creek
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Peaks Mill, KY, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Kentucky River 14 gauges
- Eagle Creek (KY) 2 gauges
- Licking River (KY) 9 gauges
- Salt River (KY) 4 gauges
- Ohio River 44 gauges
- Red River (KY) 2 gauges
- Paint Creek 6 gauges
- Green River (KY) 13 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Elkhorn Creek flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 3 reporting gauges on the Elkhorn Creek is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Elkhorn Creek?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Peaks Mill is at 2.21 ft.
Where is the Elkhorn Creek measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 3 gauges on the Elkhorn Creek 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.