River stage
Licking River (KY)
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 9 of 9
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 9 of 9 gauges on the Licking River (KY) reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Licking River levels, gauge by gauge
The Licking River is measured at 9 gauges. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Licks Spring | 4.73 ft | normal, rising |
| Butler | -0.64 ft | no flood stage set |
| Catawba | 5.38 ft | normal, steady |
| Cave Run Lake | 729.52 ft | normal, steady |
| Falmouth | 1.29 ft | normal, steady |
| Farmers | 2.42 ft | no flood stage set |
| McKinneysburg | 4.74 ft | normal, rising |
| Salyersville | 4.96 ft | normal, rising |
| Visalia | 9.78 ft | no flood stage set |
Recent levels on the Licking River
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Blue Licks Spring, KY, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Licking River (OH) different river, same name
- Ohio River 44 gauges
- Eagle Creek (KY) 2 gauges
- Elkhorn Creek (KY) 3 gauges
- Kentucky River 14 gauges
- Red River (KY) 2 gauges
- Paint Creek 6 gauges
- Salt River (KY) 4 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Licking River flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 9 reporting gauges on the Licking River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Licking River?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Blue Licks Spring is at 4.73 ft; Catawba is at 5.38 ft; Cave Run Lake is at 729.52 ft; Falmouth is at 1.29 ft.
Where is the Licking River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 9 gauges on the Licking 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.