Kentucky River At Lock 3 At Gest, Ky Realtime Data
KENTUCKY RIVER AT LOCK 3 AT GEST, KY
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
8,750
Discharge (cfs)
11.4
Gauge Height (ft)
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 8,750 cfs, and a gauge height of 11.40 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 4,730 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river's main constituents are water, sediment, and dissolved materials, which can be impacted by human activities such as agriculture, industry, and mining. The river has several tributaries, including the Dix River, South Fork, and North Fork, and dams that regulate its flow. Seasonal trends show higher flows in the spring due to snowmelt and precipitation, and lower flows in the summer and fall. Interestingly, the Kentucky River was once a major transportation route for goods and played a significant role in the state's economy.
July 16, 2026
| Elevation | 473.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 11.4 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 8750.0 ft3/s |
| Precipitation, total, in | 0.0 in |
| Percent of Normal | 330% |
| Year Over Year Average | 2,650 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 104,000 cfs |
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