Little Sandy River Flow Today
As of November 11, 2026 at 2:00 AM, the Little Sandy River is flowing at 135 cfs at Grayson, KY — 59% of normal for the date. 2 of 2 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 126 to 135 cfs. ❤ Favorite
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Little Sandy River conditions today
Where the river is running versus normal, what’s rising or dropping, and what it means for a trip — built from the live USGS readings below.
At Grayson, the Little Sandy River is running 135 cfs — 59% of normal. Along the river, 2 of 2 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 37% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is dropping at Bull Run (-13%).
How the Little Sandy River compares to normal
Every reporting gauge from the top of the river to the bottom: bar length is today’s flow, colour is percent of normal for the date.
Flow along the river, upstream to downstream
- Bull Run751 ft 126 cfs15%
- Grayson579 ft 135 cfs59%
Bar length uses a square-root scale so small headwater flows stay visible next to big downstream ones. Colour: <50% 50–90 90–110 110–150 150%+ of normal.
Where every gauge sits
One dot per Little Sandy River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (37%).
Little Sandy River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Little Sandy River Near Bull Run OR
Nov 10, 11:15 PM · USGS 14141500 |
126 cfs | 15% | -13% | 2.45 ft | · | 751 ft |
|
Little Sandy River At Grayson KY
Nov 11, 2:00 AM · USGS 03216500 |
135 cfs | 59% | 0% | 5.04 ft | 16.0 ft below | 579 ft |
USGS provisional data. Readings are in each gauge’s local time; gauges silent for more than 3 days are marked “Last reported”. Tap any gauge for its hydrograph, forecast and history.
Little Sandy River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river (this total last updated 2026-11-02; the live gauge readings above are current).
Maximum streamflow by year
Little Sandy River
The Little Sandy River is a tributary of the Ohio River that runs through Kentucky, USA. The river is approximately 85 miles long and has a drainage basin of 719 square miles. It was named after the sandy banks that can be found along its course. The river has played an important role in the agricultural and recreational activities of the region, providing irrigation for farms and supporting fishing and boating activities. There are several reservoirs and dams along the river, including the Grayson Lake and the Cave Run Lake. The Grayson Lake was constructed in 1968 for flood control and provides recreational opportunities, such as fishing and boating. The Cave Run Lake, on the other hand, was built in 1973 and is primarily used for water supply and hydroelectric power generation.
Fishing near the Little Sandy River
About the Little Sandy River
How is the Little Sandy River flowing right now?
As of November 11, 2026, the Little Sandy River is flowing at 135 cfs at Grayson, KY, about 59% of normal for the date. Across its 2 USGS gauges, current flows range from 126 to 135 cfs. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Little Sandy River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Little Sandy River is at 37% of normal for the date. Above 100% means higher than the historical average for this calendar day; below 100% means lower. The profile above shows which reaches are high or low.
What is flood stage on the Little Sandy River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Grayson (21.0 ft). The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
Where does the data come from?
Discharge and gage height are from the USGS National Water Information System; flood stages from the National Weather Service. The history chart sums every monitored gauge on the river.
Can I get alerts for a gauge?
Yes — open any gauge from the table, favorite it in the Snoflo app and set a flow threshold.