What is the current flow on Kentucky River?
Kentucky River is currently flowing at 661 cfs at USGS gauge 03290500 as of Oct 3, 8:45 PM UTC.
Kentucky River Water Level, Temperature & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
8.48 ft
Flow 661 cfs · Water temp 75.0°F (23.9°C) · as of Oct 3, 8:45 PM UTC
Flow is 661 cfs.
Flow
661 cfs
Gauge Height
8.48 ft
Water Temp
75.0°F (23.9°C)
Water Temperature
75.0°F (23.9°C) · as of Oct 3, 8:45 PM UTC
About This Gauge
USGS 03290500 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 3 same-waterway gauges nearby for upstream and downstream comparison.
3-Day Weather Outlook
The NOAA forecast for Kentucky River is not available on this page yet. Open Kentucky River on the Waderly map for the live forecast.
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 3 AT GEST, KY · 4.7 mi
- KENTUCKY RIVER AT LOCK 4 AT FRANKFORT, KY · 16.5 mi
- KENTUCKY RIVER AT LOCK 1 NEAR CARROLLTON, KY · 18.1 mi
Other Nearby Gauges
- ELKHORN CREEK NEAR FRANKFORT, KY · 14.3 mi
- EAGLE CREEK AT GLENCOE, KY · 19.9 mi
- EAGLE CREEK AT SADIEVILLE, KY · 23.0 mi
- OHIO RIVER AT MARKLAND DAM NEAR WARSAW, KY · 23.2 mi
- BULLSKIN CREEK NEAR SIMPSONVILLE, KY · 23.8 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the water temperature on Kentucky River?
The latest reported water temperature on Kentucky River is 75.0°F (23.9°C) as of Oct 3, 8:45 PM UTC.
What other gauges should I check near Kentucky River?
Other gauges on Kentucky River worth checking include KENTUCKY RIVER AT LOCK 3 AT GEST, KY (4.7 miles away), KENTUCKY RIVER AT LOCK 4 AT FRANKFORT, KY (16.5 miles away), KENTUCKY RIVER AT LOCK 1 NEAR CARROLLTON, KY (18.1 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.
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