River stage
Cave Run Lake, Licking River
- River level
- 729.52 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- Action stage
- 765.00 ft
- Flood stage
- 765.00 ft
- Record crest
- 759.70 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS CRLK2
- Readings
- 122
- Record crest
- 759.70 ft
- Flood stage
- 765.00 ft
- Moderate flood
- 765.00 ft
- Major flood
- 765.00 ft
In brief
The Licking River at Cave Run Lake, KY read 729.52 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 35.48 ft below action stage.
Source: National Weather Service gauge CRLK2
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 759.70 ft | 2011-05-05 |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Licking River flooding at Cave Run Lake?
No. The Licking River at Cave Run Lake is at 729.52 ft, 35.48 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Cave Run Lake?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 765 ft, minor flooding 765 ft, moderate flooding 765 ft and major flooding 765 ft.
What is the highest the Licking River has been at Cave Run Lake?
The highest crest on record is 759.7 ft, on 2011-05-05.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge CRLK2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 03249498). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.