Russell Creek near Columbia water level

Name: Russell Creek near Columbia water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
License: https://www.usgs.gov/information-policies-and-instructions/copyrights-and-credits

River gauge, Russell Creek, Kentucky, United States

Directions

Normal for mid-October

Water level

1.79ft Down 0.09 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 09:30 AM EDT (40 min ago)

Flow: 19.1 cfs
Water temperature: 55 °F

History

7 days

Water level

What this means

The gauge at Russell Creek near Columbia reads 1.79 ft, a normal level for mid-October.

The level is falling, down 0.09 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 1.79 ft and 3.13 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The water temperature at the gauge is 55 °F.

Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record: 26.12 ftSeptember 1, 1982

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	26.12 ft	September 1, 1982
2	25.10 ft	May 3, 2010
3	24.41 ft	May 7, 1984
4	24.39 ft	February 16, 2025
5	24.34 ft	February 27, 1962
6	24.12 ft	December 9, 1978
7	23.80 ft	March 22, 1952
8	23.53 ft	March 12, 1975
9	23.00 ft	January 1, 1937
10	22.37 ft	September 22, 1979

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

19 Mon 71° 37° – Wind 6 mph

20 Tue 71° 43° – Wind 7 mph

21 Wed 73° 44° – Wind 6 mph

22 Thu 73° 47° – Wind 8 mph

23 Fri 74° 46° – Wind 9 mph

24 Sat 75° 48° – Wind 6 mph

25 Sun 71° 48° – Wind 6 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:55 AM Sunset 07:00 PM Daylight 11 hr, 5 min First quarter 69%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Green River near CampbellsvilleRiver gauge, Green River	94.09 ft	Low	±0	9 mi
Green River Lake near CampbellsvilleLake, Green River Lake	674.08 ft	Below flood stage	−0.03 ft	9 mi
Crocus Creek near AmandavilleRiver gauge, Crocus Creek	12.3 cfs	Normal	−2.0 cfs	17 mi
Marrowbone Creek at Mud Camp Road at WaterviewRiver gauge, Marrowbone Creek	5.79 ft	Low	±0	22 mi
Cumberland River at BurkesvilleRiver gauge, Cumberland River	28.54 ft	Below flood stage	+2.20 ft	24 mi
Green River at MunfordvilleRiver gauge, Green River	2.75 ft	Below flood stage	−0.12 ft	28 mi
Bacon Creek near PricevilleRiver gauge, Bacon Creek	15.5 cfs	Normal	±0	35 mi
Beaver Creek near MonticelloRiver gauge, Beaver Creek	3.3 cfs	Normal	−1.1 cfs	36 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 Russell Creek near Columbia today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 09:30 AM EDT, the water level was 1.79 ft. Down 0.09 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Russell Creek near Columbia rising or falling?

Down 0.09 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Russell Creek near Columbia 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 Russell Creek near Columbia?

The highest level on record is 26.12 ft on September 1, 1982.

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:03307000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 37.12548, -85.40407 (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	1.79 ft	2026-10-20 13:30	Provisional
Flow	19.1 cfs	2026-10-20 13:30	Provisional
Water temperature	55 °F	2026-10-20 13:30	Provisional

Download

Embed this gauge

Add a live card for this gauge to your website. It updates on its own and links back here.

<iframe src="https://nivelmap.com/embed/6959?lang=en" width="360" height="230" style="border:0;max-width:100%" loading="lazy" title="Russell Creek near Columbia water level"></iframe>

How to cite

U.S. Geological Survey: Russell Creek near Columbia (usgs:03307000). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/kentucky/russell-creek-near-columbia

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