Licking River at Blue Lick Springs, KY
USGS Site No: 03250500 • Licking River • Nicholas County, KY
Licking River at Blue Lick Springs, KY on the Licking River is currently at 7,040 cfs (High — 91th percentile for this date) . Gage height: 16.14 ft.
Reading from
Historical Percentile Comparison
Today's discharge compared to the long-term record for October 28 at this station. Percentile rank shows what fraction of historical years had lower flow on this date.
| Percentile | Label | CFS Threshold | Today's Flow |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | Very Low threshold | 172 | |
| 25th | Low threshold | 302 | |
| 50th (Median) | Normal (median) | 630 | |
| 75th | High threshold | 2,430 | |
| 95th | Very High threshold | 8,240 | Today: 7,040 cfs |
30-Day Hydrograph
Recent discharge plotted against the historical 10th–95th percentile envelope for the same calendar days. Source: USGS daily values + long-term statistics.
30-Day Flow History
| Date | Discharge (CFS) | Gage Ht (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2026 | 9,960 | — |
| May 27, 2026 | 6,540 | — |
| May 26, 2026 | 5,490 | — |
| May 25, 2026 | 10,100 | — |
| May 24, 2026 | 8,130 | — |
| May 23, 2026 | 6,110 | — |
| May 22, 2026 | 4,140 | — |
| May 21, 2026 | 4,020 | — |
| May 20, 2026 | 188 | — |
| May 19, 2026 | 153 | — |
| May 18, 2026 | 159 | — |
| May 17, 2026 | 167 | — |
| May 16, 2026 | 151 | — |
| May 15, 2026 | 153 | — |
| Apr 21, 2026 | 236 | — |
| Apr 20, 2026 | 274 | — |
| Apr 19, 2026 | 286 | — |
| Apr 18, 2026 | 284 | — |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 308 | — |
| Apr 16, 2026 | 333 | — |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 351 | — |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 362 | — |
| Apr 13, 2026 | 394 | — |
| Apr 12, 2026 | 443 | — |
| Apr 11, 2026 | 489 | — |
| Apr 10, 2026 | 517 | — |
| Apr 9, 2026 | 602 | — |
| Apr 8, 2026 | 1,230 | — |
| Apr 7, 2026 | 2,590 | — |
| Apr 6, 2026 | 1,080 | — |
Station Information
- USGS Site No
- 03250500
- State
- KY
- County
- Nicholas County
- Coordinates
- 38.4201, -83.9974
- Drainage Area
- 1,785 mi²
- Datum (ft)
- 559.6
- HUC Code
- 05100101
Flood Stage Thresholds
- Action Stage
- 23.0 ft
- Flood Stage
- 25.0 ft
- Moderate Flood
- 42.0 ft
- Major Flood
- 45.0 ft
Currently 8.86 ft below flood stage.
Recent Extremes
- Max discharge
-
11,000 cfsMay 31, 2025
- Min discharge
-
89 cfsSep 3, 2025
- Days at flood stage
- 0
Computed from the local daily-values archive.
Nearby Gauges
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North Fork Licking River Near Mount Olivet, KYHigh12.1 mi · 700 cfs
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Hinkston Creek Near Carlisle, KYHigh12.3 mi · 306 cfs
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South Fork Licking River at Cynthiana, KYVery High16.7 mi · 1,780 cfs
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Licking River at Mckinneysburg, KYVery High19.1 mi · 10,600 cfs
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Stoner Creek at Water Plant at Paris, KYVery High19.8 mi · 277 cfs