Kentucky River At Lock 6 Near Salvisa, Ky Realtime Data
KENTUCKY RIVER AT LOCK 6 NEAR SALVISA, KY
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
4,650
Discharge (cfs)
11.9
Gauge Height (ft)
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 4,650 cfs, and a gauge height of 11.85 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 4,948 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The main constituents of the river are water and sediment, but there may be other pollutants depending on upstream sources. The river has several tributaries, including Benson Creek and Salt River, and is impounded by several dams, including Lock and Dam 5 and Kentucky River Dam No. 4. The flow of the river varies seasonally, with higher flows typically occurring in the spring due to snowmelt and precipitation. One interesting fact about the hydrology of the Kentucky River is that it played an important role in the early settlement of Kentucky, as it provided a means of transportation for settlers and their goods.
July 17, 2026
| Elevation | 555.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 11.85 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 4650.0 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 198% |
| Year Over Year Average | 2,340 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 138,000 cfs |
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