Little Sandy River Flow Today
As of October 15, 2026 at 3:00 AM, the Little Sandy River is flowing at 63 cfs at Grayson, KY — 114% of normal for the date and down 3% in 24 hours. 2 of 2 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 9.7 to 63 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 63 cfs — 114% of normal, down 3% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 2 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 68% of normal).
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 9.7 cfs21%
- Grayson579 ft 63 cfs114%
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 (68%).
Little Sandy River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Little Sandy River Near Bull Run OR
Oct 15, 12:15 AM · USGS 14141500 |
9.7 cfs | 21% | 0% | 1.48 ft | · | 751 ft |
|
Little Sandy River At Grayson KY
Oct 15, 3:00 AM · USGS 03216500 |
63 cfs | 114% | -3% | 4.40 ft | 16.6 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.
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 October 15, 2026, the Little Sandy River is flowing at 63 cfs at Grayson, KY, about 114% of normal for the date. Across its 2 USGS gauges, current flows range from 9.7 to 63 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 68% 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.