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SwedenLaurel River at Municipal Dam near Corbin water level
River gauge, Laurel River, Kentucky, United States
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What this means
The Laurel River at Municipal Dam near Corbin reads 19.71 ft as of Oct 20, 2026, 09:30 PM EDT. There is no published reference for this river yet, so we can't say whether that is high or low for the season.
It has dropped 0.04 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 19.65 ft and 19.96 ft.
Over the past seven days the change adds up to −0.19 ft.
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only. How to read levels
Floating and fishing near Laurel River at Municipal Dam near Corbin
Use the recent trend as your guide, and ask locally which gage height makes for a good float.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lynn Camp Creek at CorbinRiver gauge, Lynn Camp Creek | 3.1 cfs | Low | −0.4 cfs | 1.9 mi |
| Cumberland River at BarbourvilleRiver gauge, Cumberland River | 1.54 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 15 mi |
| Cumberland River at Cumberland FallsRiver gauge, Cumberland River | 248 cfs | Normal | −26.0 cfs | 15 mi |
| Cumberland River at WilliamsburgRiver gauge, Cumberland River | 2.93 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 16 mi |
| Rockcastle River at BillowsRiver gauge, Rockcastle River | 41.9 cfs | Normal | −10.2 cfs | 17 mi |
| Clear Fork at SaxtonRiver gauge, Clear Fork | 31.4 cfs | Low | −1.2 cfs | 23 mi |
| Goose Creek at ManchesterRiver gauge, Goose Creek | 10.0 cfs | Normal | −1.8 cfs | 23 mi |
| Buck Creek near ShopvilleRiver gauge, Buck Creek | 9.0 cfs | Normal | −1.9 cfs | 25 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 Laurel River at Municipal Dam near Corbin today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 09:30 PM EDT, the water level was 19.71 ft. Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Laurel River at Municipal Dam near Corbin rising or falling?
Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.19 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Laurel River at Municipal Dam near Corbin normal?
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only.
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:03404820(Agency page)- Coordinates
36.97037, -84.11965(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 | 19.71 ft | 2026-10-21 01:30 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Laurel River at Municipal Dam near Corbin (usgs:03404820). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/kentucky/laurel-river-at-municipal-dam-near-corbin
How we check values
Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.
Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer