Levisa Fork At Paintsville, Ky Realtime Data

Streamflow discharge was last observed at 336 cfs, and a gauge height of 2.51 feet. With the % decrease since yesterday, the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 460 .

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It receives flow from various tributaries and is influenced by the operations of the Paintsville Dam. The primary flow providers for the streamgauge include the Big Sandy River and Tug Fork River. The streamgauge experiences seasonal trends with higher flows in the winter and lower flows in the summer. Interestingly, the Paintsville Lake was created by the construction of the Paintsville Dam in the 1980s, which had a significant impact on the hydrology of the Levisa Fork. The dam provides flood control, recreation, and water supply for the area.