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SwedenKentucky River at Lock 6 near Salvisa water level
River gauge, Kentucky River, Kentucky, United States
Right now
Normal for late October
Water level
- Flow
- 1,100 cfs
History
What this means
The gauge at Kentucky River at Lock 6 near Salvisa reads 10.36 ft, a normal level for late October.
The water is rising: up 3.45 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 6.61 ft and 11.16 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
- 49.04 ftDecember 10, 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 | 49.04 ft | December 10, 1978 |
| 2 | 43.35 ft | January 25, 1937 |
| 3 | 41.82 ft | February 16, 1989 |
| 4 | 41.30 ft | April 16, 1972 |
| 5 | 40.73 ft | May 4, 2010 |
| 6 | 38.50 ft | March 27, 1913 |
| 7 | 38.20 ft | March 1, 1962 |
| 8 | 37.41 ft | May 8, 1984 |
| 9 | 36.97 ft | March 4, 1997 |
| 10 | 36.10 ft | January 22, 1917 |
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on the Kentucky River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky River at Lock 13 near Willow ShoalsRiver gauge, Kentucky River | 641 cfs | Normal | −118.0 cfs | 58 mi |
| Kentucky River at Lock 12 near IrvineRiver gauge, Kentucky River | 9.72 ft | Below flood stage | +0.10 ft | 51 mi |
| Kentucky River at Lock 11 near College HillRiver gauge, Kentucky River | 674 cfs | Normal | −190.0 cfs | 40 mi |
| Kentucky River at Lock 10 near WinchesterRiver gauge, Kentucky River | 10.14 ft | Normal | −0.25 ft | 31 mi |
| Kentucky River at Lock 9 at Valley ViewRiver gauge, Kentucky River | 784 cfs | Normal | −306.0 cfs | 22 mi |
| Kentucky River at Lock 8 near Camp NelsonRiver gauge, Kentucky River | 12.05 ft | Below flood stage | −0.28 ft | 18 mi |
| Kentucky River at Lock 7 at HighbridgeRiver gauge, Kentucky River | 9.36 ft | Below flood stage | −0.05 ft | 9 mi |
| Kentucky River at Lock 5 near TyroneRiver gauge, Kentucky River | 1,150 cfs | Normal | −520.0 cfs | 9 mi |
| Kentucky River at Lock 4 at FrankfortRiver gauge, Kentucky River | 7.33 ft | Normal | −0.20 ft | 20 mi |
| Kentucky River at Lock 3 at GestRiver gauge, Kentucky River | 8.08 ft | Very low | −2.14 ft | 34 mi |
| Kentucky River at Lock 2 at LockportRiver gauge, Kentucky River | 9.17 ft | Below flood stage | −0.25 ft | 36 mi |
| Kentucky River at Lock 1 near CarrolltonRiver gauge, Kentucky River | 9.51 ft | Normal | −0.19 ft | 54 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dix River at Dix Dam near BurginRiver gauge, Dix River | 178 cfs | Normal | −1.0 cfs | 11 mi |
| Herrington Lake near BurginLake, Herrington Lake | 733.38 ft | Normal | −0.11 ft | 12 mi |
| South Elkhorn Creek at Fort SpringRiver gauge, South Elkhorn Creek | 2.2 cfs | Low | −0.5 cfs | 13 mi |
| Salt River at GlensboroRiver gauge, Salt River | 24.3 cfs | Normal | −6.1 cfs | 14 mi |
| Wolf Run at Old Frankfort Pike at LexingtonRiver gauge, Wolf Run | 7.5 cfs | Normal | −0.4 cfs | 18 mi |
| West Hickman Creek at Veterans Park near LexingtonRiver gauge, West Hickman Creek | 15.9 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 18 mi |
| Town Branch at Yarnallton Road at YarnalltonRiver gauge, Town Branch | 38.3 cfs | Normal | −0.9 cfs | 18 mi |
| South Elkhorn Creek near MidwayRiver gauge, South Elkhorn Creek | 64.6 cfs | Normal | −5.2 cfs | 18 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 Kentucky River at Lock 6 near Salvisa today?
On Oct 21, 2026, 05:30 AM EDT, the water level was 10.36 ft. Up 3.45 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Kentucky River at Lock 6 near Salvisa rising or falling?
Up 3.45 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Kentucky River at Lock 6 near Salvisa normal?
Normal for late October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Kentucky River at Lock 6 near Salvisa?
The highest level on record is 49.04 ft on December 10, 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:03287000(Agency page)- Coordinates
37.92556, -84.82139(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 | 10.36 ft | 2026-10-21 09:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 1,100 cfs | 2026-10-21 09:30 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Kentucky River at Lock 6 near Salvisa (usgs:03287000). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/kentucky/kentucky-river-at-lock-6-near-salvisa
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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer