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KENTUCKY

Study area

84°55'

38°14'

84°54' 84°53' 84°52' 84°51' 84°50' 84°49'

38°13'

38°12'

38°11'

38°10'

U.S. Department of the Interior

U.S. Geological Survey

Prepared in cooperation with the

City of Frankfort, Kentucky Scientific Investigations Map 3278

Sheet 3 of 26

Pamphlet accompanies map

DISCLAIMER FOR FLOOD-INUNDATION MAPS

UNCERTAINTIES AND LIMITATIONS REGARDING USE OF FLOOD-INDUNDATION MAPS

Inundated areas shown should not be used for navigation, regulatory, permitting, or other legal purposes. The USGS provides these maps “as-is” for a quick reference, emergency planning tool but assumes no legal liability or responsibility resulting from the use of this information.

EXPLANATION

Publishing support provided by: Columbus Publishing Service Center

Manuscript approved for publication October 25, 2013

For more information concerning this publication, contact:

Director, Kentucky Water Science Center

U.S. Geological Survey

9818 Bluegrass Parkway

Louisville, KY 40299

(502) 493-1900

Or visit the Kentucky Water Science Center Web site at:

http://ky.water.usgs.gov/

This report is available at: http://pubs.usgs.gov/sim/3278/.

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Flood-inundation Map for Frankfort, Kentucky,

Corresponding to a Stage of 29.00 Feet and an Elevation 

of 490.58 Feet (NAVD 88) at U.S. Geological Survey 

Streamgage Number 03287500, Kentucky River at Lock 4

By

Jeremiah Lant

2013

Projection: Lambert Conformal Conic

State Plane Coordinate System, Kentucky, FIPS, 1600

North American Datum of 1983 (NAD83)

Orthophotography from Kentucky Aerial 

Photography and Elevation Data Program, 2012 NORTH AMERICAN VERTICAL DATUM 1988 (NAVD 88)

1 0.5 0 1 KILOMETER

1 0.5 0 1MILE

Suggested citation:

Lant, J.G., 2013, Flood-inundation maps for a 6.5-mile 

reach of the Kentucky River at Frankfort, Kentucky:

U.S. Geological Survey Scientific Investigations 

Map 3278, 26 sheets, 10-p. pamphlet, 

http://dx.doi.org/10.3133/sim3278.

ISSN 2329-132X (online)

http://dx.doi.org/10.3133/sim3278

USGS streamgage and number

Limits of study area

Centerline Kentucky River

Flow arrow—Indicates direction 

 of water flow

Route markers

Flood-inundation area

Although the flood-inundation maps represent the boundaries of inundated area with a distinct line, some uncertainty is associated with these maps. The flood boundaries shown were estimated based on water stages and streamflows at selected USGS streamgages. Water-surface elevations along the stream reaches were estimated by steady-state hydraulic modeling, assuming unobstructed 

flow, and using streamflows and hydrologic conditions anticipated at the USGS streamgages(s). The hydraulic model reflects the land-cover characteristics and any bridge, dam, levee, or other hydraulic structures existing as of June 2013. Unique meteorological factors (timing and distribution of precipitation) may cause actual streamflows along the modeled reach to vary from those assumed 

during a flood, which may lead to deviations in the water-surface elevations and inundated boundaries shown. Additional areas may be flooded due to unanticipated conditions such as: changes in streambed elevation or roughness, backwater into major tributaries along a main stem river, or backwater from localized debris or ice jams. The accuracy of the floodwater extent portrayed on these 

maps will vary with the accuracy of the digital elevation model used to simulate the land surface. Additional uncertainties and limitations pertinent to this study.

If this series of flood-inundation maps will be used in conjuction with National Weather Service (NWS) river forecasts, the user should be aware of additional uncertainties that may be inherent or factored into NWS forecast procedures. The NWS uses forecast models to estimate the quantity and timing of water flowing through selected stream reaches in the United States. These forecast models 

(1) estimate the amount of runoff generated by precipiation and snowmelt, (2) simulate the movement of floodwater as it procedes downstream, and (3) predict the flow and stage (and water-surface elevation) for the stream at a given location (AHPS forecast point) throughout the forecast period (every 6 hours and 3 to 5 days out in many locations). For more information on AHPS forecasts, please 

see: http://water.weather.gov/ahps/pcpn_and_river_forecasting.pdf.

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