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SwedenLevisa Fork at Pikeville water level
River gauge, Levisa Fork, Kentucky, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 1,030 cfs
History
What this means
Levisa Fork at Pikeville is at 7.87 ft, in the normal range.
It is 27.13 ft below the flood stage of 35.00 ft.
It has dropped 0.10 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 6.56 ft and 7.97 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
- 52.72 ftJanuary 30, 1957
Floating and fishing near Levisa Fork at Pikeville
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Flood stage here is 35.00 ft, 27.13 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
What happens at each level
- 52.72 ft
- Flooding will equal the highest flood on record.
- 50.00 ft
- Upper flood gate is closed at Pikeville.
- 40.00 ft
- Portions of Mullins and Coal Run Village are flooded. Homes along portions of Winward Lane are inundated. Homes along West Cedar Drive are threatened.
- 38.00 ft
- Lower flood gate of Pikeville is deployed. Coal Run Village Park is inundated. Red Creek Road is flooded and a mobile home park is threatened.
- 35.00 ft
- Low lying areas flood.
- 7.87 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: < 5 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 52.72 ft | January 30, 1957 |
| 2 | 52.00 ft | February 1, 1862 |
| 3 | 51.46 ft | April 5, 1977 |
| 4 | 50.00 ft | March 12, 1963 |
| 5 | 46.68 ft | February 16, 2025 |
| 6 | 45.85 ft | May 7, 1984 |
| 7 | 42.79 ft | May 7, 1958 |
| 8 | 40.99 ft | March 7, 1967 |
| 9 | 40.39 ft | March 5, 2015 |
| 10 | 39.97 ft | February 16, 2003 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on Levisa Fork
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Levisa Fork at Big RockRiver gauge, Levisa Fork | 2.91 ft | Below flood stage | −0.09 ft | 20 mi |
| Levisa Fork below Fishtrap Dam near MillardRiver gauge, Levisa Fork | 10.85 ft | No reference yet | ±0 | 7 mi |
| Levisa Fork at PrestonsburgRiver gauge, Levisa Fork | 2.64 ft | Below flood stage | +0.24 ft | 20 mi |
| Levisa Fork at PaintsvilleRiver gauge, Levisa Fork | 4.05 ft | Below flood stage | +0.30 ft | 28 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johns Creek near MetaRiver gauge, Johns Creek | 16.3 cfs | Normal | −5.8 cfs | 8 mi |
| Grapevine Creek near PhyllisRiver gauge, Grapevine Creek | 2.0 cfs | Normal | −0.9 cfs | 10 mi |
| Russell Fork at CedarvilleRiver gauge, Russell Fork | 7.20 ft | Below flood stage | −0.06 ft | 14 mi |
| Russell Fork at BartlickRiver gauge, Russell Fork | 7.68 ft | Below flood stage | −0.06 ft | 19 mi |
| Tug Fork at WilliamsonRiver gauge, Tug Fork | 3.63 ft | Below flood stage | −0.42 ft | 20 mi |
| Russell Fork at HaysiRiver gauge, Russell Fork | 2.43 ft | Below flood stage | −0.07 ft | 22 mi |
| Cranes Nest River near ClintwoodRiver gauge, Cranes Nest River | 2.28 ft | Below flood stage | −0.04 ft | 24 mi |
| Tug Fork at KermitRiver gauge, Tug Fork | 3.93 ft | Below flood stage | −0.78 ft | 27 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for Levisa Fork at Pikeville?
The official flood stage is 35.00 ft. The level is currently 27.13 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 Levisa Fork at Pikeville today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 01:00 AM EDT, the water level was 7.87 ft. Down 0.10 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Levisa Fork at Pikeville rising or falling?
Down 0.10 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Levisa Fork at Pikeville normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Levisa Fork at Pikeville?
The highest level on record is 52.72 ft on January 30, 1957.
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:03209500(Agency page)- Coordinates
37.46427, -82.52626(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 | 7.87 ft | 2026-10-19 05:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 1,030 cfs | 2026-10-19 04:30 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Levisa Fork at Pikeville (usgs:03209500). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/kentucky/levisa-fork-at-pikeville
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