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SwedenDix River near Danville water level
River gauge, Dix River, Kentucky, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 28.9 cfs
History
What this means
The gauge at Dix River near Danville reads 0.89 ft, a normal level for mid-October.
The level is falling, down 0.08 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 0.89 ft and 1.08 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 21.81 ftDecember 9, 1978
What the stage means on the water
A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21.81 ft | December 9, 1978 |
| 2 | 21.73 ft | May 3, 2010 |
| 3 | 18.93 ft | July 20, 1996 |
| 4 | 18.18 ft | April 4, 2025 |
| 5 | 17.32 ft | April 14, 2015 |
| 6 | 17.16 ft | April 28, 1970 |
| 7 | 16.28 ft | March 5, 1945 |
| 8 | 16.13 ft | March 1, 2021 |
| 9 | 15.77 ft | May 7, 1984 |
| 10 | 14.95 ft | March 9, 1994 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Dix River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dix River at Dix Dam near BurginRiver gauge, Dix River | 5.15 ft | No reference yet | −0.01 ft | 11 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky River at Lock 8 near Camp NelsonRiver gauge, Kentucky River | 12.59 ft | Below flood stage | −0.33 ft | 8 mi |
| Herrington Lake near BurginLake, Herrington Lake | 733.61 ft | Normal | −0.06 ft | 10 mi |
| Kentucky River at Lock 7 at HighbridgeRiver gauge, Kentucky River | 9.84 ft | Below flood stage | −0.35 ft | 13 mi |
| Green River near McKinneyRiver gauge, Green River | 3.3 cfs | Normal | −1.5 cfs | 16 mi |
| Kentucky River at Lock 9 at Valley ViewRiver gauge, Kentucky River | 1,350 cfs | Normal | −470.0 cfs | 18 mi |
| Kentucky River at Lock 6 near SalvisaRiver gauge, Kentucky River | 2,140 cfs | Normal | −390.0 cfs | 21 mi |
| West Hickman Creek at Veterans Park near LexingtonRiver gauge, West Hickman Creek | 15.9 cfs | High | −1.0 cfs | 23 mi |
| East Hickman Creek Tributary at Chilesburg Road near LexingtonRiver gauge, East Hickman Creek Tributary | 0.0 cfs | Low | ±0 | 28 mi |
Questions and answers
Is gage height the same as water depth?
No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.
What is the water level of Dix River near Danville today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 08:00 AM EDT, the water level was 0.89 ft. Down 0.08 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Dix River near Danville rising or falling?
Down 0.08 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Dix River near Danville normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Dix River near Danville?
The highest level on record is 21.81 ft on December 9, 1978.
How often is this data updated?
The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
Where does this data come from?
The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:03285000(Agency page)- Coordinates
37.64202, -84.66078(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 0.89 ft | 2026-10-19 12:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 28.9 cfs | 2026-10-19 12:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Dix River near Danville (usgs:03285000). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/kentucky/dix-river-near-danville
How we check values
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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer