River KY OH VA

North Fork Licking River

Kentucky • 38.5476, -83.8450

Hydrography profile Updated Dec 27, 2025

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USGS and NOAA data is for informational purposes. Source notes

Length

86 mi

138 km

Elevation

936′ → 559′

378 ft drop

Stream Order

Large River

Slope

0.08%

4.4 ft/mi

Drainage

308 mi²

798 km²

Avg Flow

376 cfs

1.4 mph velocity

Path to Mouth

1,637 mi

2,635 km to ocean

Classification

Headwater

Source Stream

Elevation Profile

Water Quality

Data from EPA Water Quality Portal (USGS, EPA, state agencies).

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Access Sites on North Fork Licking River

There are 1 boat ramps, launches, and public access points on North Fork Licking River.