Kentucky River At Lock 8 Near Camp Nelson, Ky Realtime Data
KENTUCKY RIVER AT LOCK 8 NEAR CAMP NELSON, KY
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
4,590
Discharge (cfs)
14.4
Gauge Height (ft)
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 4,590 cfs, and a gauge height of 14.39 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 3,620 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
With no significant tributaries or dams in the immediate area, the flow is largely dependent on the natural hydrologic cycle. Seasonal trends show higher flow during the spring months due to snowmelt and increased rainfall, while dry summer months cause lower flow. Interestingly, the Kentucky River at Lock 8 was once a popular route for steamboats, which transported goods and passengers along the river in the 19th century. Today, the river is used for recreation and serves as a vital source of water for the surrounding communities.
July 17, 2026
| Elevation | 586.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 14.39 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 4590.0 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 335% |
| Year Over Year Average | 1,370 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 89,900 cfs |
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