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Clarks River Flow Today

As of October 23, 2026 at 2:15 AM, the Clarks River is flowing at 11 cfs at Almo, KY — 79% of normal for the date. 1 of 2 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days. ❤ Favorite

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2 1 reporting · upstream → down
Clarks River At Almo: 79% of normal
Typical gauge
79% of normal for the date
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11cfs Almo
Updated
Oct 23, 2:15 AM
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River briefing · Oct 23, 2026

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 11 cfs — 79% of normal. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 79% of normal).

Headwaters to mouth

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

  1. Almo435 ft 11 cfs79%

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 (79%).

Typical gauge 79%
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Clarks River flow report

2 gauges
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 23, 2:15 AM · USGS 03610200
11 cfs 79% 0% 4.23 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.

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

About this river

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.

Around the river

Fishing near the Clarks River

FAQ

About the Clarks River

How is the Clarks River flowing right now?

As of October 23, 2026, the Clarks River is flowing at 11 cfs at Almo, KY, about 79% 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 79% 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.

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