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SwedenSouth Elkhorn Creek at Fort Spring water level
River gauge, South Elkhorn Creek, Kentucky, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 2.7 cfs
- Water temperature
- 52 °F
History
What this means
The gauge at South Elkhorn Creek at Fort Spring reads 2.72 ft, a normal level for mid-October.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 2.72 ft and 2.92 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 52 °F.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 12.92 ftSeptember 23, 2006
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 | 12.92 ft | September 23, 2006 |
| 2 | 11.23 ft | April 4, 2008 |
| 3 | 11.21 ft | May 2, 2010 |
| 4 | 11.17 ft | May 31, 2004 |
| 5 | 10.51 ft | May 9, 2003 |
| 6 | 9.62 ft | June 23, 2017 |
| 7 | 9.50 ft | February 15, 1989 |
| 8 | 9.48 ft | August 10, 2014 |
| 9 | 9.32 ft | June 19, 1992 |
| 10 | 9.15 ft | June 23, 1960 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on South Elkhorn Creek
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Elkhorn Creek near MidwayRiver gauge, South Elkhorn Creek | 69.8 cfs | Normal | −6.5 cfs | 7 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolf Run at Old Frankfort Pike at LexingtonRiver gauge, Wolf Run | 7.9 cfs | Normal | −0.8 cfs | 4.2 mi |
| Town Branch at Yarnallton Road at YarnalltonRiver gauge, Town Branch | 29.5 cfs | Low | −1.4 cfs | 4.7 mi |
| Cane Run Creek at Citation Blvd near LexingtonRiver gauge, Cane Run Creek | 0.3 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 8 mi |
| West Hickman Creek at Veterans Park near LexingtonRiver gauge, West Hickman Creek | 15.9 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 9 mi |
| Tributary to Cane Run Creek at Newtown Park near LexingtonRiver gauge, Tributary to Cane Run Creek | 0.5 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 9 mi |
| Kentucky River at Lock 5 near TyroneRiver gauge, Kentucky River | 1,630 cfs | Normal | −390.0 cfs | 11 mi |
| North Elkhorn Creek at Winchester Road near LexingtonRiver gauge, North Elkhorn Creek | 0.3 cfs | Low | −0.2 cfs | 12 mi |
| North Elkhorn Creek at Bryan Station Road at MontroseRiver gauge, North Elkhorn Creek | 1.0 cfs | Low | −0.2 cfs | 12 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 South Elkhorn Creek at Fort Spring today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 09:25 AM EDT, the water level was 2.72 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is South Elkhorn Creek at Fort Spring rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of South Elkhorn Creek at Fort Spring 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 South Elkhorn Creek at Fort Spring?
The highest level on record is 12.92 ft on September 23, 2006.
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:03289000(Agency page)- Coordinates
38.04313, -84.62633(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 | 2.72 ft | 2026-10-20 13:25 | Provisional |
| Flow | 2.7 cfs | 2026-10-20 13:25 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 52 °F | 2026-10-20 13:15 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: South Elkhorn Creek at Fort Spring (usgs:03289000). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/kentucky/south-elkhorn-creek-at-fort-spring
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