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SwedenRolling Fork near Boston water level
River gauge, Rolling Fork, Kentucky, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 109 cfs
History
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Rolling Fork near Boston, where the gauge shows 3.19 ft.
It is 31.81 ft below the flood stage of 35.00 ft.
It is still going down, by 0.52 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 2.08 ft – 3.77 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 55.20 ftJanuary 26, 1937
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
For reference, flood stage is 35.00 ft.
What happens at each level
- 55.00 ft
- Water begins flowing over top of floodwall in Lebanon Junction.
- 54.00 ft
- Bluegrass Parkway floods cutting off Beech Fork.
- 53.00 ft
- Water enters Wallace Funeral Home. Water reaches second story in a few homes in Boston. Water is 8 feet deep in parts of New Haven. Travel is impossible.
- 52.00 ft
- Many homes in Boston flood.
- 51.00 ft
- Homes in Boston begin to flood.
- 50.00 ft
- Town of Boston is cut off as US Highways 52, 61 and 62 are flooded. Water is 3 to 6 feet deep in west and central parts of New Haven. KY 434 floods at bridge in Lebanon Junction.
- 49.00 ft
- Evacuations begin in Boston.
- 48.00 ft
- Water may cover parts of US 31E in New Haven.
- 45.00 ft
- Houses in low areas in Boston flood.
- 43.00 ft
- Floodwall begins closing in Lebanon Junction.
- 42.00 ft
- A few homes and trailers outside of Boston flood.
- 40.00 ft
- Water begins to cross low spots on some county roads. Some homes in flood plain are cutoff.
- 3.19 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: 17 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 55.20 ft | January 26, 1937 |
| 2 | 53.22 ft | March 3, 1997 |
| 3 | 52.62 ft | February 17, 1989 |
| 4 | 52.61 ft | April 7, 2025 |
| 5 | 51.73 ft | December 10, 1978 |
| 6 | 51.00 ft | March 12, 1964 |
| 7 | 50.74 ft | May 5, 2010 |
| 8 | 49.78 ft | April 17, 1972 |
| 9 | 48.80 ft | April 30, 1970 |
| 10 | 48.49 ft | May 9, 1984 |
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on Rolling Fork
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rolling Fork at Highway 208 at CalvaryRiver gauge, Rolling Fork | 2.93 ft | No reference yet | −0.03 ft | 30 mi |
| Rolling Fork at New HavenRiver gauge, Rolling Fork | 3.63 ft | No reference yet | −0.27 ft | 10 mi |
| Rolling Fork near Lebanon JunctionRiver gauge, Rolling Fork | 6.66 ft | Low | −0.43 ft | 4.5 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Lick at ClermontRiver gauge, Long Lick | 3.9 cfs | Very high | +0.3 cfs | 11 mi |
| Beech Fork at BardstownRiver gauge, Beech Fork | 21.8 cfs | Normal | −9.2 cfs | 12 mi |
| Salt River at ShepherdsvilleRiver gauge, Salt River | 1.37 ft | Below flood stage | −0.09 ft | 15 mi |
| Cedar Creek at Highway 1442 near ShepherdsvilleRiver gauge, Cedar Creek | 0.7 cfs | Normal | −0.2 cfs | 16 mi |
| Floyds Fork near ShepherdsvilleRiver gauge, Floyds Fork | 2.69 ft | Normal | −0.12 ft | 16 mi |
| Pond Creek at Pendleton Road near LouisvilleRiver gauge, Pond Creek | 20.7 cfs | Normal | −6.5 cfs | 22 mi |
| Cedar Creek at Thixton Road near LouisvilleRiver gauge, Cedar Creek | 10.2 cfs | Normal | −1.0 cfs | 22 mi |
| Penn Run at Mount Washington Road near LouisvilleRiver gauge, Penn Run | 3.9 cfs | Normal | +0.6 cfs | 22 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for Rolling Fork near Boston?
The official flood stage is 35.00 ft. The level is currently 31.81 ft below it.
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 Rolling Fork near Boston today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 08:30 AM EDT, the water level was 3.19 ft. Down 0.52 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Rolling Fork near Boston rising or falling?
Down 0.52 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Rolling Fork near Boston normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Rolling Fork near Boston?
The highest level on record is 55.20 ft on January 26, 1937.
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.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:03301500(Agency page)- Coordinates
37.76729, -85.70385(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 | 3.19 ft | 2026-10-19 12:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 109 cfs | 2026-10-19 12:30 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Rolling Fork near Boston (usgs:03301500). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/kentucky/rolling-fork-near-boston
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