Kentucky River
Live and historical streamflow for every active USGS gauge on the Kentucky River — current discharge (CFS), gage height, and how today's flow ranks against the long-term record for this date. Latest reading .
1 gauge on the Kentucky River is currently at or above flood stage.
| Station | Discharge (CFS) | Gage Ht (ft) | Condition | Flood Stage (ft) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Kentucky River at Lock 10 Near Winchester, KY
KY
|
5,040 | 12.81 | Normal | 26.0 ft |
|
Kentucky River at Lock 11 Near College Hill, KY
KY
|
3,240 | 13.26 | High | — |
|
Kentucky River at Lock 12 Near Irvine, KY
KY
|
— | 10.58 | Unknown | 21.0 ft |
|
Kentucky River at Lock 13 Near Willow Shoals, KY
KY
|
2,130 | 11.95 | High | — |
|
Kentucky River at Lock 14 at Heidelberg, KY
KY
|
1,980 | 10.60 | Normal | 20.0 ft |
|
Kentucky River at Lock 2 at Lockport, KY
KY
|
11,400 | 12.50 | High | 33.0 ft |
|
Kentucky River at Lock 3 at Gest, KY
KY
|
11,000 | 12.41 | Very High | — |
|
Kentucky River at Lock 4 at Frankfort, KY
KY
|
8,510 | 9.37 | High | 31.0 ft |
|
Kentucky River at Lock 5 Near Tyrone, KY
KY
|
8,220 | 11.71 | High | — |
|
Kentucky River at Lock 6 Near Salvisa, KY
KY
|
7,800 | 12.86 | High | — |
|
Kentucky River at Lock 7 at Highbridge, KY
KY
|
7,920 | 12.78 | High | 30.0 ft |
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Kentucky River at Lock 8 Near Camp Nelson, KY
KY
|
6,380 | 15.23 | High | 30.0 ft |
|
Kentucky River at Lock 9 at Valley View, KY
FLOOD
KY
|
5,780 | 14.18 | Very High | — |
About the Kentucky River
The Kentucky River is monitored by 13 active USGS stream gauges across Kentucky. 1 of 13 gauges are at or above flood stage right now. The strongest flow on the river right now is at Kentucky River at Lock 2 at Lockport, KY (11,400 cfs).
See the glossary for how percentile rank and flow conditions are calculated from the long-term USGS record.
Data source: USGS National Water Information System