Levisa Fork at Prestonsburg
Critical Stages
22' - Action
40' - Flood
43' - Moderate
46' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 2:45 PM EST 12/15/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 2.57 ft
Flow: 0.66 kcfs
Forecast
Forecast not available for this location.
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 2:45 PM 12/15 | 2.57 | 0.66 |
| 2:30 PM 12/15 | 2.58 | 0.665 |
| 2:15 PM 12/15 | 2.58 | 0.665 |
| 2:00 PM 12/15 | 2.57 | 0.66 |
| 1:45 PM 12/15 | 2.57 | 0.66 |
| 1:30 PM 12/15 | 2.57 | 0.66 |
| 1:15 PM 12/15 | 2.58 | 0.665 |
| 1:00 PM 12/15 | 2.59 | 0.669 |
| 12:45 PM 12/15 | 2.59 | 0.669 |
| 12:30 PM 12/15 | 2.59 | 0.669 |
| 12:15 PM 12/15 | 2.59 | 0.669 |
| 12:00 PM 12/15 | 2.58 | 0.665 |
| 11:45 AM 12/15 | 2.58 | 0.665 |
| 11:30 AM 12/15 | 2.58 | 0.665 |
| 11:15 AM 12/15 | 2.58 | 0.665 |
| 11:00 AM 12/15 | 2.58 | 0.665 |
| 10:45 AM 12/15 | 2.58 | 0.665 |
| 10:30 AM 12/15 | 2.58 | 0.665 |
| 10:15 AM 12/15 | 2.58 | 0.665 |
| 10:00 AM 12/15 | 2.59 | 0.669 |
| 9:45 AM 12/15 | 2.59 | 0.669 |
| 9:30 AM 12/15 | 2.6 | 0.674 |
| 9:15 AM 12/15 | 2.61 | 0.679 |
| 9:00 AM 12/15 | 2.6 | 0.674 |
| 8:45 AM 12/15 | 2.61 | 0.679 |
| 8:30 AM 12/15 | 2.61 | 0.679 |
| 8:15 AM 12/15 | 2.62 | 0.683 |
| 8:00 AM 12/15 | 2.62 | 0.683 |
| 7:45 AM 12/15 | 2.62 | 0.683 |
| 7:30 AM 12/15 | 2.62 | 0.683 |
49.9' -
Flooding will equal the highest flood on record.
48' -
The entire town is flooded except for portions of Riverside Avenue and a half block on Mill Street.
47' -
Water reaches the top of the levee.
46' -
Major flooding is occurring. Most of town is flooded except for the center of city which is protected by a levee and small area near hills.
43' -
Moderate flooding occurs. Water enters some homes.
41' -
Water is in the business district including the court house and old post office.
40' -
Minor flooding. River is at flood stage and is 430 feet wide.
27' -
Flood gate is closed to the storm drain system in Prestonsburg.
24' -
Archer Park is inundated.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Jan 30, 1957 | 48.78 |
| Feb 1, 1862 | 47.9 |
| Mar 12, 1963 | 46.6 |
| Apr 6, 1977 | 45.71 |
| Jan 29, 1918 | 45.3 |
| May 7, 1984 | 43.88 |
| Mar 23, 1929 | 43.8 |
| Feb 17, 2025 | 43.37 |
| Feb 5, 1939 | 41.83 |
| Mar 1, 1955 | 41.51 |
| Mar 2, 2021 | 40.5 |
| Mar 8, 1967 | 40.02 |
| Feb 17, 2003 | 39.88 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
