Rock Lick Creek at State Highway 158 near Sharkey, Ky Station D water level

Name: Rock Lick Creek at State Highway 158 near Sharkey, Ky Station D water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Rock Lick Creek, Kentucky, United States

Directions

Normal for late October

Water level

-0.39ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 21, 2026, 02:15 AM EDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 0.1 cfs
Water temperature: 53 °F

History

7 days

Water level

What this means

The gauge at Rock Lick Creek at State Highway 158 near Sharkey, Ky Station D reads −0.39 ft, a normal level for late October.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between −0.40 ft and −0.37 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The water temperature at the gauge is 53 °F.

Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record: 11.70 ftMay 3, 2010

What the stage means on the water

A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	11.70 ft	May 3, 2010
2	9.13 ft	May 6, 2003
3	8.27 ft	June 23, 2017
4	8.11 ft	September 23, 2006
5	8.05 ft	July 8, 2001

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:50 AM Sunset 06:50 PM Daylight 11 hr Waxing gibbous 75%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
North Fork Triplett Creek near MoreheadRiver gauge, North Fork Triplett Creek	19.8 cfs	Normal	±0	7 mi
Cave Run Lake near FarmersLake, Cave Run Lake	730.02 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	9 mi
Slate Creek at Highway 713 near Mount SterlingRiver gauge, Slate Creek	13.9 cfs	Normal	−0.3 cfs	20 mi
Tygarts Creek at Lawton Road at Olive HillRiver gauge, Tygarts Creek	1.06 ft	Below flood stage	−0.03 ft	22 mi
Licking River at Blue Lick SpringsRiver gauge, Licking River	4.68 ft	Below flood stage	−0.21 ft	25 mi
Hinkston Creek near CarlisleRiver gauge, Hinkston Creek	6.3 cfs	Low	−2.2 cfs	25 mi
Red River near Hazel GreenRiver gauge, Red River	4.7 cfs	Normal	−1.0 cfs	31 mi
Ohio River at MaysvilleRiver gauge, Ohio River	33.90 ft	Normal	−0.12 ft	32 mi

Questions and answers

Is gage height the same as water depth?

No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.

What is the water level of Rock Lick Creek at State Highway 158 near Sharkey, Ky Station D today?

On Oct 21, 2026, 02:15 AM EDT, the water level was −0.39 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Rock Lick Creek at State Highway 158 near Sharkey, Ky Station D rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Rock Lick Creek at State Highway 158 near Sharkey, Ky Station D normal?

Normal for late October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Rock Lick Creek at State Highway 158 near Sharkey, Ky Station D?

The highest level on record is 11.70 ft on May 3, 2010.

How often is this data updated?

The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.

Where does this data come from?

The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:03250322 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 38.24730, -83.58936 (WGS84)
Vertical datum: NAVD88
Update interval: every 15 minutes
Licence: Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision

Published series

Parameter	Last value	Time (UTC)	Quality
Water level	−0.39 ft	2026-10-21 06:15	Provisional
Flow	0.1 cfs	2026-10-21 06:15	Provisional
Water temperature	53 °F	2026-10-21 07:00	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Rock Lick Creek at State Highway 158 near Sharkey, Ky Station D (usgs:03250322). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/kentucky/rock-lick-creek-at-state-highway-158-near-sharkey-ky-station-d

How we check values

Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.

Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer