West Fork Drakes Creek at Franklin

Last updated: Jul 21, 2025, 1:42 AM UTC
No watches, warnings or advisories are in effect for this area.

Gauge Info

Coordinates 36.7233, -86.5522
RFC OHRFC
State KY
WFO LMK
County Simpson
Data Provider(s)
US Geological Survey USGS--Water Resources of the United States
USGS 03313700

Gauge Location

Recent Crests

1. 11.52 ft on 03-01-2021 (P)
2. 9.25 ft on 04-04-2015 (P)
3. 11.14 ft on 04-28-2013
4. 9.79 ft on 05-14-2012
5. 10.25 ft on 02-28-2011

Historic Crests

1. 15.15 ft on 03-12-1975
2. 14.87 ft on 05-02-2010
3. 11.98 ft on 12-08-1978
4. 11.52 ft on 03-01-2021 (P)
5. 11.31 ft on 01-28-2009

Vertical Datum Table

type NGVD29
major Flooding N/A
moderate Flooding N/A
minor Flooding N/A
action N/A
Latest Value 589.30 ft
Gauge Zero 581.54 ft

Gauge Photos

No Images Found

Probability Information

No Images Available

Unique Local Info

USGS Average Streamflow

Collaborative Agencies

The National Weather Service prepares its forecasts and other services in collaboration with agencies like the US Geological Survey, US Bureau of Reclamation, US Army Corps of Engineers, Natural Resource Conservation Service, National Park Service, ALERT Users Group, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and many state and local emergency managers across the country. For details, please click here.

WFO Information

Weather Forecast Office
Louisville
6201 Theiler Lane
Louisville, KY 40229
Official Homepage