What is the current flow on Kentucky River?
Kentucky River is currently flowing at 256 cfs at USGS gauge 03282000 as of Oct 3, 7:55 AM UTC.
Kentucky River Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
9.09 ft
Flow 256 cfs · as of Oct 3, 7:55 AM UTC
Flow is 256 cfs.
Flow
256 cfs
Gauge Height
9.09 ft
Water Temp
temporarily unavailable
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has fallen 57% over the past three days.
About This Gauge
USGS 03282000 is a public stream gauge on Kentucky River in Kentucky. Waderly uses this page as the canonical landing page for flow, water level, and fishing-condition checks on this water. There are 2 same-waterway gauges nearby for upstream and downstream comparison.
3-Day Weather Outlook
Today
Rain showers
71° / 56°F
Precip: 0.04 in · Wind: 2 mph
Sun, Oct 4
Rain showers
75° / 57°F
Precip: 0.11 in · Wind: 1 mph
Mon, Oct 5
Fog
73° / 47°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 2 mph
Waderly combines real-time USGS stream gauges with weather, barometric pressure trends, and solunar activity so you know what the water is doing before you go. The "typical" comparison above is an approximation based on the historical daily median flow for this date at this gauge.
More Gauges On Kentucky River
These nearby gauges are on the same named waterway, which makes them more useful for upstream and downstream context than unrelated creeks at the same distance.
- KENTUCKY RIVER AT LOCK 13 NEAR WILLOW SHOALS, KY · 4.9 mi
- KENTUCKY RIVER AT LOCK 12 NEAR IRVINE, KY · 13.1 mi
Other Nearby Gauges
- NORTH FORK KENTUCKY RIVER AT BEATTYVILLE, KY · 3.6 mi
- STURGEON CREEK AT CRESSMONT, KY · 4.3 mi
- BIG SINKING CREEK NEAR CRYSTAL, KY · 6.0 mi
- SOUTH FORK KENTUCKY RIVER AT BOONEVILLE, KY · 7.2 mi
- MIDDLE FORK KENTUCKY RIVER AT TALLEGA, KY · 9.6 mi
- FURNACE FORK NEAR CRYSTAL , KY · 10.6 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the water temperature on Kentucky River?
This USGS gauge is not currently reporting water temperature for Kentucky River, so this page does not show a live water-temperature reading.
What other gauges should I check near Kentucky River?
Other gauges on Kentucky River worth checking include KENTUCKY RIVER AT LOCK 13 NEAR WILLOW SHOALS, KY (4.9 miles away), KENTUCKY RIVER AT LOCK 12 NEAR IRVINE, KY (13.1 miles away). Same-waterway gauges are usually the best upstream and downstream cross-check when you are deciding whether conditions are improving or dropping out.
What is the weather outlook for Kentucky River?
The forecast for today near Kentucky River is rain showers, with temperatures around 71°F and precipitation near 0.04 inches.
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