Kentucky River
Kentucky. Streamflow and water-temperature readings from USGS gauges. Running 2,350 cfs as of Aug 1, 2026, 6:30 PM UTC.
Latest Reading
2,350
cubic feet / second
78.1°F
water temperature (25.6°C)
13
USGS gauges
Flow measured Aug 1, 2026, 6:30 PM UTC at gauge 03290500. Temperature measured Aug 1, 2026, 5:45 PM UTC at gauge 03290500. These are build-time snapshots, not a live feed — check the USGS gauge before relying on them.
USGS Gauges on Kentucky River
| Gauge | Station | Water temp? |
|---|---|---|
| 03282000 | KENTUCKY RIVER AT LOCK 14 AT HEIDELBERG, KY | — |
| 03282060 | KENTUCKY RIVER AT LOCK 13 NEAR WILLOW SHOALS, KY | — |
| 03282120 | KENTUCKY RIVER AT LOCK 12 NEAR IRVINE, KY | — |
| 03282290 | KENTUCKY RIVER AT LOCK 11 NEAR COLLEGE HILL, KY | — |
| 03284000 | KENTUCKY RIVER AT LOCK 10 NEAR WINCHESTER, KY | — |
| 03284230 | KENTUCKY RIVER AT LOCK 9 AT VALLEY VIEW, KY | — |
| 03284500 | KENTUCKY RIVER AT LOCK 8 NEAR CAMP NELSON, KY | — |
| 03286500 | KENTUCKY RIVER AT LOCK 7 AT HIGHBRIDGE, KY | — |
| 03287000 | KENTUCKY RIVER AT LOCK 6 NEAR SALVISA, KY | — |
| 03287250 | KENTUCKY RIVER AT LOCK 5 NEAR TYRONE, KY | — |
| 03287500 | KENTUCKY RIVER AT LOCK 4 AT FRANKFORT, KY | Yes |
| 03290080 | KENTUCKY RIVER AT LOCK 3 AT GEST, KY | — |
| 03290500 | KENTUCKY RIVER AT LOCK 2 AT LOCKPORT, KY | Yes |
Conditions: USGS NWIS (public domain).