Clarks River Flow Today
As of October 3, 2026 at 2:15 AM, the Clarks River is flowing at 31 cfs at Almo, KY — 294% of normal for the date and up 622% in 24 hours. 1 of 2 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days. ❤ Favorite
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Clarks River conditions today
Where the river is running versus normal, what’s rising or dropping, and what it means for a trip — built from the live USGS readings below.
At Almo, the Clarks River is running 31 cfs — 294% of normal, up 622% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are above normal (the typical gauge is at 294% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is rising at Almo (+622%).
How the Clarks River compares to normal
Every reporting gauge from the top of the river to the bottom: bar length is today’s flow, colour is percent of normal for the date.
Flow along the river, upstream to downstream
- Almo435 ft 31 cfs294%
Bar length uses a square-root scale so small headwater flows stay visible next to big downstream ones. Colour: <50% 50–90 90–110 110–150 150%+ of normal.
Where every gauge sits
One dot per Clarks River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (294%).
Clarks River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Clarks River At Murray KY
Last reported Apr 11 · USGS 03610000 |
15 cfs | · | · | 4.91 ft | 486 ft |
|
Clarks River At Almo KY
Oct 3, 2:15 AM · USGS 03610200 |
31 cfs | 294% | +622% | 4.49 ft | 435 ft |
USGS provisional data. Readings are in each gauge’s local time; gauges silent for more than 3 days are marked “Last reported”. Tap any gauge for its hydrograph, forecast and history.
Dams & reservoirs on the Clarks River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Clarks River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river (this total last updated 2024-04-11; the live gauge readings above are current).
Maximum streamflow by year
Clarks River
The Clarks River is a 66-mile long tributary of the Tennessee River in western Kentucky. It was named after explorer William Clark from the Lewis and Clark Expedition. The river flows through a diverse landscape of wetlands, forests, and farmland. It is fed by several small streams and creeks, making it an important water source for agriculture. The river is also home to several fish species, including the endangered fish species, the Kentucky darter. One of the notable dams on the Clarks River is the Kentucky Dam, which was built in the 1930s to control flooding and generate hydroelectric power. The river offers recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and wildlife observation.
Fishing near the Clarks River
About the Clarks River
How is the Clarks River flowing right now?
As of October 3, 2026, the Clarks River is flowing at 31 cfs at Almo, KY, about 294% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Clarks River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Clarks River is at 294% of normal for the date. Above 100% means higher than the historical average for this calendar day; below 100% means lower. The profile above shows which reaches are high or low.
Where does the data come from?
Discharge and gage height are from the USGS National Water Information System; flood stages from the National Weather Service. The history chart sums every monitored gauge on the river.
Can I get alerts for a gauge?
Yes — open any gauge from the table, favorite it in the Snoflo app and set a flow threshold.