Kentucky River At Lock 12 Near Irvine, Ky Realtime Data
KENTUCKY RIVER AT LOCK 12 NEAR IRVINE, KY
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
0
Discharge (cfs)
9.8
Gauge Height (ft)
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 0 cfs, and a gauge height of 9.77 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 14,390 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The main constituents of the river flow include precipitation, runoff, groundwater discharge, and upstream tributaries. The river is regulated by several dams, including the Beattyville Dam and the Lock and Dam 10. The seasonal trends show that the river flow is high during the spring and summer months due to increased precipitation and snowmelt. Interestingly, the Kentucky River was once known as the "River of Blood" due to the red coloration caused by the dissolution of iron oxide in the water. Overall, the Kentucky River at Lock 12 provides important data for monitoring the health of the river and managing its resources.
July 23, 2026
| Elevation | 597.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 9.77 ft |
| Streamflow, ft3/s | 0.0 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 0% |
| Year Over Year Average | 7,524 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 72,400 cfs |
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