River stage
Salyersville, Licking River
- River level
- 4.96 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +0.34 ft
- Recent high
- 8.16 ft
- Recent low
- 4.59 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS SAYK2
- 30-day change
- +0.22 ft
- Average
- 5.11 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 25.40 ft
In brief
The Licking River at Salyersville, KY read 4.96 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 9.04 ft below action stage. That is 0.22 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge SAYK2
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25.40 ft | 1939-02-03 |
| 2 | 24.91 ft | 1978-12-09 |
| 3 | 23.70 ft | 1962-02-27 |
| 4 | 23.08 ft | 1984-05-07 |
| 5 | 23.05 ft | 2004-05-31 |
| 6 | 22.51 ft | 1951-02-01 |
| 7 | 22.41 ft | 1952-03-22 |
| 8 | 21.71 ft | 1948-02-14 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 14.00 ft
Water inundates one lane of Kentucky Highway 1090 in a few places near Lakeville.
- 17.00 ft
Low lying areas flood.
- 19.00 ft
Moderate flooding occurs.
- 21.00 ft
Major flooding occurs.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Licking River flooding at Salyersville?
No. The Licking River at Salyersville is at 4.96 ft, 9.04 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Salyersville?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 14 ft, minor flooding 17 ft, moderate flooding 19 ft and major flooding 21 ft.
What is the highest the Licking River has been at Salyersville?
The highest crest on record is 25.4 ft, on 1939-02-03.
Is the Licking River high or low right now at Salyersville?
At 4.96 ft it is higher than 61% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge SAYK2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 03248300). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.