Drakes Creek Near Alvaton, Ky Realtime Data
DRAKES CREEK NEAR ALVATON, KY
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
164
Discharge (cfs)
4.8
Gauge Height (ft)
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 164 cfs, and a gauge height of 4.81 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 327 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The primary flow contributors to this stream are rainfall, snowmelt, and groundwater. The presence of several small tributaries and dams along the creek may impact the hydrology of the area. Seasonal trends in the flow of the creek are affected by the amount of precipitation received, with the highest flows typically occurring in the spring and fall. Interestingly, the Drakes Creek watershed is home to several rare and endangered species, including the Kentucky glade cress and the green salamander. Overall, understanding the hydrology of the Drakes Creek watershed may be important for managing and protecting these unique and sensitive ecosystems.
July 19, 2026
| Elevation | 458.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 4.81 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 164.0 ft3/s |
| Precipitation, total, in | 0.0 in |
| Percent of Normal | 65% |
| Year Over Year Average | 255 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 87,100 cfs |
| Geolocation | 36.90, -86.38 |
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