ELKHORN CREEK NEAR FRANKFORT, KY
USGS 03289500 · Kentucky · reports discharge (live), gauge height, water temperature
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USGS 03289500 · Kentucky · reports discharge (live), gauge height, water temperature
What the agencies suggest
Stand back from the shoreline and be aware of surroundingsRhode Island Department of Environmental Management
Wading and boating should be avoided if waters are running high and muddy and the streambed is not visiblePennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission
General guidance from the readings and the published lines named above, not a fishing forecast. Local rules and closures come first.
Reading Nov 5, 8:15 PM EST · provisional USGS data
Much above normal for Nov 5 Rising · 24 h Below NWS action stage
Discharge, last 7 days: 169 readings from Oct 29, 9:15 PM EDT to Nov 5, 8:15 PM EST; ranging 48.1 to 834 ft³/s; latest 763 ft³/s; shaded band: typical range (25th–75th percentile) for each date.
USGS provisional data may be revised. Source: USGS instantaneous values.
| Time | Discharge (ft³/s) | Gauge height (ft) | Water temp (°F) | Normal, 25th–75th (ft³/s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 8:15 PM EST | 763 | 3.75 | 62.6 | 44–216 |
| Nov 5, 7:15 PM EST | 791 | 3.79 | 63 | 44–216 |
| Nov 5, 6:15 PM EST | 813 | 3.82 | 63.1 | 44–216 |
| Nov 5, 5:15 PM EST | 827 | 3.84 | 63.3 | 44–216 |
| Nov 5, 4:15 PM EST | 834 | 3.85 | 63.5 | 44–216 |
| Nov 5, 3:15 PM EST | 820 | 3.83 | 63.7 | 44–216 |
| Nov 5, 2:15 PM EST | 777 | 3.77 | 63.7 | 44–216 |
| Nov 5, 1:15 PM EST | 639 | 3.56 | 63.1 | 44–216 |
| Nov 5, 12:15 PM EST | 267 | 2.85 | 63.1 | 44–216 |
| Nov 5, 11:15 AM EST | 144 | 2.5 | 62.6 | 44–216 |
| Nov 5, 10:15 AM EST | 141 | 2.49 | 62.1 | 44–216 |
| Nov 5, 9:15 AM EST | 137 | 2.48 | 61.7 | 44–216 |
| Nov 5, 8:15 AM EST | 131 | 2.46 | 61.9 | 44–216 |
| Nov 5, 7:15 AM EST | 128 | 2.45 | 62.2 | 44–216 |
| Nov 5, 6:15 AM EST | 125 | 2.44 | 62.6 | 44–216 |
| Nov 5, 5:15 AM EST | 125 | 2.44 | 62.8 | 44–216 |
| Nov 5, 4:15 AM EST | 123 | 2.43 | 63 | 44–216 |
| Nov 5, 3:15 AM EST | 123 | 2.43 | 63.3 | 44–216 |
| Nov 5, 2:15 AM EST | 123 | 2.43 | 63.5 | 44–216 |
| Nov 5, 1:15 AM EST | 123 | 2.43 | 63.7 | 44–216 |
| Nov 5, 12:15 AM EST | 123 | 2.43 | 63.7 | 44–216 |
| Nov 4, 11:15 PM EST | 125 | 2.44 | 63.9 | 39–207 |
| Nov 4, 10:15 PM EST | 125 | 2.44 | 63.9 | 39–207 |
| Nov 4, 9:15 PM EST | 125 | 2.44 | 63.9 | 39–207 |
| Nov 4, 8:15 PM EST | 123 | 2.43 | 63.9 | 39–207 |
| Nov 4, 7:15 PM EST | 123 | 2.43 | 64 | 39–207 |
| Nov 4, 6:15 PM EST | 123 | 2.43 | 64 | 39–207 |
| Nov 4, 5:15 PM EST | 120 | 2.42 | 64 | 39–207 |
| Nov 4, 4:15 PM EST | 111 | 2.39 | 64 | 39–207 |
| Nov 4, 3:15 PM EST | 96.1 | 2.33 | 64 | 39–207 |
| Nov 4, 2:15 PM EST | 93.7 | 2.32 | 64 | 39–207 |
| Nov 4, 1:15 PM EST | 89.1 | 2.3 | 64 | 39–207 |
| Nov 4, 12:15 PM EST | 89.1 | 2.3 | 64 | 39–207 |
| Nov 4, 11:15 AM EST | 86.8 | 2.29 | 63.9 | 39–207 |
| Nov 4, 10:15 AM EST | 81.3 | 2.27 | 63.7 | 39–207 |
| Nov 4, 9:15 AM EST | 76.1 | 2.25 | 63.7 | 39–207 |
| Nov 4, 8:15 AM EST | 73.6 | 2.24 | 63.7 | 39–207 |
| Nov 4, 7:15 AM EST | 71.1 | 2.23 | 63.7 | 39–207 |
| Nov 4, 6:15 AM EST | 68.7 | 2.22 | 63.9 | 39–207 |
| Nov 4, 5:15 AM EST | 66.4 | 2.21 | 64 | 39–207 |
| Nov 4, 4:15 AM EST | 64.2 | 2.2 | 64.2 | 39–207 |
| Nov 4, 3:15 AM EST | 61.9 | 2.19 | 64.2 | 39–207 |
| Nov 4, 2:15 AM EST | 61.9 | 2.19 | 64.4 | 39–207 |
| Nov 4, 1:15 AM EST | 59.8 | 2.18 | 64.4 | 39–207 |
| Nov 4, 12:15 AM EST | 59.8 | 2.18 | 64.2 | 39–207 |
| Nov 3, 11:15 PM EST | 57.7 | 2.17 | 64.2 | 38–222 |
| Nov 3, 10:15 PM EST | 57.7 | 2.17 | 64 | 38–222 |
| Nov 3, 9:15 PM EST | 57.7 | 2.17 | 63.9 | 38–222 |
| Nov 3, 8:15 PM EST | 57.7 | 2.17 | 63.7 | 38–222 |
| Nov 3, 7:15 PM EST | 57.7 | 2.17 | 63.7 | 38–222 |
| Nov 3, 6:15 PM EST | 57.7 | 2.17 | 63.5 | 38–222 |
| Nov 3, 5:15 PM EST | 57.7 | 2.17 | 63.7 | 38–222 |
| Nov 3, 4:15 PM EST | 59.8 | 2.18 | 63.9 | 38–222 |
| Nov 3, 3:15 PM EST | 59.8 | 2.18 | 64 | 38–222 |
| Nov 3, 2:15 PM EST | 59.8 | 2.18 | 63.7 | 38–222 |
| Nov 3, 1:15 PM EST | 59.8 | 2.18 | 63 | 38–222 |
| Nov 3, 12:15 PM EST | 59.8 | 2.18 | 61.7 | 38–222 |
| Nov 3, 11:15 AM EST | 59.8 | 2.18 | 60.4 | 38–222 |
| Nov 3, 10:15 AM EST | 59.8 | 2.18 | 59.2 | 38–222 |
| Nov 3, 9:15 AM EST | 59.8 | 2.18 | 58.5 | 38–222 |
| Nov 3, 8:15 AM EST | 59.8 | 2.18 | 58.3 | 38–222 |
| Nov 3, 7:15 AM EST | 59.8 | 2.18 | 58.5 | 38–222 |
| Nov 3, 6:15 AM EST | 59.8 | 2.18 | 58.6 | 38–222 |
| Nov 3, 5:15 AM EST | 59.8 | 2.18 | 58.8 | 38–222 |
| Nov 3, 4:15 AM EST | 59.8 | 2.18 | 59 | 38–222 |
| Nov 3, 3:15 AM EST | 59.8 | 2.18 | 59.2 | 38–222 |
| Nov 3, 2:15 AM EST | 57.7 | 2.17 | 59.4 | 38–222 |
| Nov 3, 1:15 AM EST | 57.7 | 2.17 | 59.7 | 38–222 |
| Nov 3, 12:15 AM EST | 55.7 | 2.16 | 59.9 | 38–222 |
| Nov 2, 11:15 PM EST | 55.7 | 2.16 | 59.9 | 35–239 |
| Nov 2, 10:15 PM EST | 55.7 | 2.16 | 60.1 | 35–239 |
| Nov 2, 9:15 PM EST | 55.7 | 2.16 | 60.1 | 35–239 |
| Nov 2, 8:15 PM EST | 55.7 | 2.16 | 60.3 | 35–239 |
| Nov 2, 7:15 PM EST | 55.7 | 2.16 | 60.4 | 35–239 |
| Nov 2, 6:15 PM EST | 55.7 | 2.16 | 60.4 | 35–239 |
| Nov 2, 5:15 PM EST | 57.7 | 2.17 | 60.4 | 35–239 |
| Nov 2, 4:15 PM EST | 57.7 | 2.17 | 60.4 | 35–239 |
| Nov 2, 3:15 PM EST | 57.7 | 2.17 | 60.1 | 35–239 |
| Nov 2, 2:15 PM EST | 57.7 | 2.17 | 59.9 | 35–239 |
| Nov 2, 1:15 PM EST | 59.8 | 2.18 | 59.5 | 35–239 |
| Nov 2, 12:15 PM EST | 59.8 | 2.18 | 59.4 | 35–239 |
| Nov 2, 11:15 AM EST | 59.8 | 2.18 | 59.2 | 35–239 |
| Nov 2, 10:15 AM EST | 59.8 | 2.18 | 59 | 35–239 |
| Nov 2, 9:15 AM EST | 61.9 | 2.19 | 58.8 | 35–239 |
| Nov 2, 8:15 AM EST | 61.9 | 2.19 | 58.8 | 35–239 |
| Nov 2, 7:15 AM EST | 61.9 | 2.19 | 59 | 35–239 |
| Nov 2, 6:15 AM EST | 59.8 | 2.18 | 59 | 35–239 |
| Nov 2, 5:15 AM EST | 59.8 | 2.18 | 59.2 | 35–239 |
| Nov 2, 4:15 AM EST | 59.8 | 2.18 | 59.4 | 35–239 |
| Nov 2, 3:15 AM EST | 59.8 | 2.18 | 59.4 | 35–239 |
| Nov 2, 2:15 AM EST | 59.8 | 2.18 | 59.5 | 35–239 |
| Nov 2, 1:15 AM EST | 57.7 | 2.17 | 59.7 | 35–239 |
| Nov 2, 12:15 AM EST | 55.7 | 2.16 | 59.9 | 35–239 |
| Nov 1, 11:15 PM EST | 55.7 | 2.16 | 60.1 | 35–233 |
| Nov 1, 10:15 PM EST | 53.7 | 2.15 | 60.3 | 35–233 |
| Nov 1, 9:15 PM EST | 53.7 | 2.15 | 60.4 | 35–233 |
| Nov 1, 8:15 PM EST | 53.7 | 2.15 | 60.4 | 35–233 |
| Nov 1, 7:15 PM EST | 53.7 | 2.15 | 60.6 | 35–233 |
| Nov 1, 6:15 PM EST | 53.7 | 2.15 | 60.8 | 35–233 |
| Nov 1, 5:15 PM EST | 53.7 | 2.15 | 60.8 | 35–233 |
| Nov 1, 4:15 PM EST | 53.7 | 2.15 | 60.8 | 35–233 |
| Nov 1, 3:15 PM EST | 53.7 | 2.15 | 60.6 | 35–233 |
| Nov 1, 2:15 PM EST | 53.7 | 2.15 | 60.4 | 35–233 |
| Nov 1, 1:15 PM EST | 53.7 | 2.15 | 60.1 | 35–233 |
| Nov 1, 12:15 PM EST | 53.7 | 2.15 | 59.7 | 35–233 |
| Nov 1, 11:15 AM EST | 53.7 | 2.15 | 59.4 | 35–233 |
| Nov 1, 10:15 AM EST | 53.7 | 2.15 | 58.8 | 35–233 |
| Nov 1, 9:15 AM EST | 53.7 | 2.15 | 58.6 | 35–233 |
| Nov 1, 8:15 AM EST | 51.8 | 2.14 | 58.5 | 35–233 |
| Nov 1, 7:15 AM EST | 51.8 | 2.14 | 58.5 | 35–233 |
| Nov 1, 6:15 AM EST | 51.8 | 2.14 | 58.6 | 35–233 |
| Nov 1, 5:15 AM EST | 51.8 | 2.14 | 58.6 | 35–233 |
| Nov 1, 4:15 AM EST | 51.8 | 2.14 | 58.8 | 35–233 |
| Nov 1, 3:15 AM EST | 51.8 | 2.14 | 59 | 35–233 |
| Nov 1, 2:15 AM EST | 49.9 | 2.13 | 59.2 | 35–233 |
| Nov 1, 1:15 AM EST | 49.9 | 2.13 | 59.4 | 35–233 |
| Nov 1, 1:15 AM EDT | 49.9 | 2.13 | 59.4 | 35–233 |
| Nov 1, 12:15 AM EDT | 49.9 | 2.13 | 59.5 | 35–233 |
| Oct 31, 11:15 PM EDT | 48.1 | 2.12 | 59.7 | 37–221 |
| Oct 31, 10:15 PM EDT | 48.1 | 2.12 | 59.9 | 37–221 |
| Oct 31, 9:15 PM EDT | 48.1 | 2.12 | 59.9 | 37–221 |
| Oct 31, 8:15 PM EDT | 48.1 | 2.12 | 60.1 | 37–221 |
| Oct 31, 7:15 PM EDT | 49.9 | 2.13 | 60.3 | 37–221 |
| Oct 31, 6:15 PM EDT | 49.9 | 2.13 | 60.4 | 37–221 |
| Oct 31, 5:15 PM EDT | 49.9 | 2.13 | 60.6 | 37–221 |
| Oct 31, 4:15 PM EDT | 51.8 | 2.14 | 60.8 | 37–221 |
| Oct 31, 3:15 PM EDT | 51.8 | 2.14 | 60.8 | 37–221 |
| Oct 31, 2:15 PM EDT | 51.8 | 2.14 | 60.4 | 37–221 |
| Oct 31, 1:15 PM EDT | 53.7 | 2.15 | 59.7 | 37–221 |
| Oct 31, 12:15 PM EDT | 53.7 | 2.15 | 58.5 | 37–221 |
| Oct 31, 11:15 AM EDT | 53.7 | 2.15 | 57.7 | 37–221 |
| Oct 31, 10:15 AM EDT | 55.7 | 2.16 | 57.6 | 37–221 |
| Oct 31, 9:15 AM EDT | 55.7 | 2.16 | 57.4 | 37–221 |
| Oct 31, 8:15 AM EDT | 55.7 | 2.16 | 57.6 | 37–221 |
| Oct 31, 7:15 AM EDT | 55.7 | 2.16 | 57.7 | 37–221 |
| Oct 31, 6:15 AM EDT | 55.7 | 2.16 | 57.9 | 37–221 |
| Oct 31, 5:15 AM EDT | 55.7 | 2.16 | 58.3 | 37–221 |
| Oct 31, 4:15 AM EDT | 55.7 | 2.16 | 58.6 | 37–221 |
| Oct 31, 3:15 AM EDT | 53.7 | 2.15 | 58.8 | 37–221 |
| Oct 31, 2:15 AM EDT | 53.7 | 2.15 | 59.2 | 37–221 |
| Oct 31, 1:15 AM EDT | 53.7 | 2.15 | 59.5 | 37–221 |
| Oct 31, 12:15 AM EDT | 53.7 | 2.15 | 59.9 | 37–221 |
| Oct 30, 11:15 PM EDT | 53.7 | 2.15 | 60.1 | 36–200 |
| Oct 30, 10:15 PM EDT | 53.7 | 2.15 | 60.4 | 36–200 |
| Oct 30, 9:15 PM EDT | 53.7 | 2.15 | 60.8 | 36–200 |
| Oct 30, 8:15 PM EDT | 53.7 | 2.15 | 61 | 36–200 |
| Oct 30, 7:15 PM EDT | 53.7 | 2.15 | 61.5 | 36–200 |
| Oct 30, 6:15 PM EDT | 53.7 | 2.15 | 61.9 | 36–200 |
| Oct 30, 5:15 PM EDT | 55.7 | 2.16 | 62.6 | 36–200 |
| Oct 30, 4:15 PM EDT | 53.7 | 2.15 | 62.8 | 36–200 |
| Oct 30, 3:15 PM EDT | 55.7 | 2.16 | 62.6 | 36–200 |
| Oct 30, 2:15 PM EDT | 55.7 | 2.16 | 61.7 | 36–200 |
| Oct 30, 1:15 PM EDT | 55.7 | 2.16 | 60.8 | 36–200 |
| Oct 30, 12:15 PM EDT | 57.7 | 2.17 | 59.5 | 36–200 |
| Oct 30, 11:15 AM EDT | 57.7 | 2.17 | 58.3 | 36–200 |
| Oct 30, 10:15 AM EDT | 57.7 | 2.17 | 57.7 | 36–200 |
| Oct 30, 9:15 AM EDT | 57.7 | 2.17 | 57.7 | 36–200 |
| Oct 30, 8:15 AM EDT | 57.7 | 2.17 | 57.9 | 36–200 |
| Oct 30, 7:15 AM EDT | 57.7 | 2.17 | 58.3 | 36–200 |
| Oct 30, 6:15 AM EDT | 57.7 | 2.17 | 58.6 | 36–200 |
| Oct 30, 5:15 AM EDT | 59.8 | 2.18 | 59 | 36–200 |
| Oct 30, 4:15 AM EDT | 59.8 | 2.18 | 59.5 | 36–200 |
| Oct 30, 3:15 AM EDT | 59.8 | 2.18 | 59.7 | 36–200 |
| Oct 30, 2:15 AM EDT | 59.8 | 2.18 | 60.1 | 36–200 |
| Oct 30, 1:15 AM EDT | 59.8 | 2.18 | 60.4 | 36–200 |
| Oct 30, 12:15 AM EDT | 59.8 | 2.18 | 60.6 | 36–200 |
| Oct 29, 11:15 PM EDT | 59.8 | 2.18 | 60.8 | 39–214 |
| Oct 29, 10:15 PM EDT | 59.8 | 2.18 | 61 | 39–214 |
| Oct 29, 9:15 PM EDT | 59.8 | 2.18 | 61 | 39–214 |
Water temperature, last 7 days: 169 readings from Oct 29, 9:00 PM EDT to Nov 5, 8:00 PM EST; ranging 57.4 to 64.4 °F; latest 62.6 °F.
USGS provisional data may be revised. Source: USGS instantaneous values.
| Time | Water temperature (°F) |
|---|---|
| Nov 5, 8:00 PM EST | 62.6 |
| Nov 5, 7:00 PM EST | 63 |
| Nov 5, 6:00 PM EST | 63.1 |
| Nov 5, 5:00 PM EST | 63.3 |
| Nov 5, 4:00 PM EST | 63.5 |
| Nov 5, 3:00 PM EST | 63.7 |
| Nov 5, 2:00 PM EST | 63.7 |
| Nov 5, 1:00 PM EST | 63.1 |
| Nov 5, 12:00 PM EST | 63.1 |
| Nov 5, 11:00 AM EST | 62.6 |
| Nov 5, 10:00 AM EST | 62.1 |
| Nov 5, 9:00 AM EST | 61.7 |
| Nov 5, 8:00 AM EST | 61.9 |
| Nov 5, 7:00 AM EST | 62.2 |
| Nov 5, 6:00 AM EST | 62.6 |
| Nov 5, 5:00 AM EST | 62.8 |
| Nov 5, 4:00 AM EST | 63 |
| Nov 5, 3:00 AM EST | 63.3 |
| Nov 5, 2:00 AM EST | 63.5 |
| Nov 5, 1:00 AM EST | 63.7 |
| Nov 5, 12:00 AM EST | 63.7 |
| Nov 4, 11:00 PM EST | 63.9 |
| Nov 4, 10:00 PM EST | 63.9 |
| Nov 4, 9:00 PM EST | 63.9 |
| Nov 4, 8:00 PM EST | 63.9 |
| Nov 4, 7:00 PM EST | 64 |
| Nov 4, 6:00 PM EST | 64 |
| Nov 4, 5:00 PM EST | 64 |
| Nov 4, 4:00 PM EST | 64 |
| Nov 4, 3:00 PM EST | 64 |
| Nov 4, 2:00 PM EST | 64 |
| Nov 4, 1:00 PM EST | 64 |
| Nov 4, 12:00 PM EST | 64 |
| Nov 4, 11:00 AM EST | 63.9 |
| Nov 4, 10:00 AM EST | 63.7 |
| Nov 4, 9:00 AM EST | 63.7 |
| Nov 4, 8:00 AM EST | 63.7 |
| Nov 4, 7:00 AM EST | 63.7 |
| Nov 4, 6:00 AM EST | 63.9 |
| Nov 4, 5:00 AM EST | 64 |
| Nov 4, 4:00 AM EST | 64.2 |
| Nov 4, 3:00 AM EST | 64.2 |
| Nov 4, 2:00 AM EST | 64.4 |
| Nov 4, 1:00 AM EST | 64.4 |
| Nov 4, 12:00 AM EST | 64.2 |
| Nov 3, 11:00 PM EST | 64.2 |
| Nov 3, 10:00 PM EST | 64 |
| Nov 3, 9:00 PM EST | 63.9 |
| Nov 3, 8:00 PM EST | 63.7 |
| Nov 3, 7:00 PM EST | 63.7 |
| Nov 3, 6:00 PM EST | 63.5 |
| Nov 3, 5:00 PM EST | 63.7 |
| Nov 3, 4:00 PM EST | 63.9 |
| Nov 3, 3:00 PM EST | 64 |
| Nov 3, 2:00 PM EST | 63.7 |
| Nov 3, 1:00 PM EST | 63 |
| Nov 3, 12:00 PM EST | 61.7 |
| Nov 3, 11:00 AM EST | 60.4 |
| Nov 3, 10:00 AM EST | 59.2 |
| Nov 3, 9:00 AM EST | 58.5 |
| Nov 3, 8:00 AM EST | 58.3 |
| Nov 3, 7:00 AM EST | 58.5 |
| Nov 3, 6:00 AM EST | 58.6 |
| Nov 3, 5:00 AM EST | 58.8 |
| Nov 3, 4:00 AM EST | 59 |
| Nov 3, 3:00 AM EST | 59.2 |
| Nov 3, 2:00 AM EST | 59.4 |
| Nov 3, 1:00 AM EST | 59.7 |
| Nov 3, 12:00 AM EST | 59.9 |
| Nov 2, 11:00 PM EST | 59.9 |
| Nov 2, 10:00 PM EST | 60.1 |
| Nov 2, 9:00 PM EST | 60.1 |
| Nov 2, 8:00 PM EST | 60.3 |
| Nov 2, 7:00 PM EST | 60.4 |
| Nov 2, 6:00 PM EST | 60.4 |
| Nov 2, 5:00 PM EST | 60.4 |
| Nov 2, 4:00 PM EST | 60.4 |
| Nov 2, 3:00 PM EST | 60.1 |
| Nov 2, 2:00 PM EST | 59.9 |
| Nov 2, 1:00 PM EST | 59.5 |
| Nov 2, 12:00 PM EST | 59.4 |
| Nov 2, 11:00 AM EST | 59.2 |
| Nov 2, 10:00 AM EST | 59 |
| Nov 2, 9:00 AM EST | 58.8 |
| Nov 2, 8:00 AM EST | 58.8 |
| Nov 2, 7:00 AM EST | 59 |
| Nov 2, 6:00 AM EST | 59 |
| Nov 2, 5:00 AM EST | 59.2 |
| Nov 2, 4:00 AM EST | 59.4 |
| Nov 2, 3:00 AM EST | 59.4 |
| Nov 2, 2:00 AM EST | 59.5 |
| Nov 2, 1:00 AM EST | 59.7 |
| Nov 2, 12:00 AM EST | 59.9 |
| Nov 1, 11:00 PM EST | 60.1 |
| Nov 1, 10:00 PM EST | 60.3 |
| Nov 1, 9:00 PM EST | 60.4 |
| Nov 1, 8:00 PM EST | 60.4 |
| Nov 1, 7:00 PM EST | 60.6 |
| Nov 1, 6:00 PM EST | 60.8 |
| Nov 1, 5:00 PM EST | 60.8 |
| Nov 1, 4:00 PM EST | 60.8 |
| Nov 1, 3:00 PM EST | 60.6 |
| Nov 1, 2:00 PM EST | 60.4 |
| Nov 1, 1:00 PM EST | 60.1 |
| Nov 1, 12:00 PM EST | 59.7 |
| Nov 1, 11:00 AM EST | 59.4 |
| Nov 1, 10:00 AM EST | 58.8 |
| Nov 1, 9:00 AM EST | 58.6 |
| Nov 1, 8:00 AM EST | 58.5 |
| Nov 1, 7:00 AM EST | 58.5 |
| Nov 1, 6:00 AM EST | 58.6 |
| Nov 1, 5:00 AM EST | 58.6 |
| Nov 1, 4:00 AM EST | 58.8 |
| Nov 1, 3:00 AM EST | 59 |
| Nov 1, 2:00 AM EST | 59.2 |
| Nov 1, 1:00 AM EST | 59.4 |
| Nov 1, 1:00 AM EDT | 59.4 |
| Nov 1, 12:00 AM EDT | 59.5 |
| Oct 31, 11:00 PM EDT | 59.7 |
| Oct 31, 10:00 PM EDT | 59.9 |
| Oct 31, 9:00 PM EDT | 59.9 |
| Oct 31, 8:00 PM EDT | 60.1 |
| Oct 31, 7:00 PM EDT | 60.3 |
| Oct 31, 6:00 PM EDT | 60.4 |
| Oct 31, 5:00 PM EDT | 60.6 |
| Oct 31, 4:00 PM EDT | 60.8 |
| Oct 31, 3:00 PM EDT | 60.8 |
| Oct 31, 2:00 PM EDT | 60.4 |
| Oct 31, 1:00 PM EDT | 59.7 |
| Oct 31, 12:00 PM EDT | 58.5 |
| Oct 31, 11:00 AM EDT | 57.7 |
| Oct 31, 10:00 AM EDT | 57.6 |
| Oct 31, 9:00 AM EDT | 57.4 |
| Oct 31, 8:00 AM EDT | 57.6 |
| Oct 31, 7:00 AM EDT | 57.7 |
| Oct 31, 6:00 AM EDT | 57.9 |
| Oct 31, 5:00 AM EDT | 58.3 |
| Oct 31, 4:00 AM EDT | 58.6 |
| Oct 31, 3:00 AM EDT | 58.8 |
| Oct 31, 2:00 AM EDT | 59.2 |
| Oct 31, 1:00 AM EDT | 59.5 |
| Oct 31, 12:00 AM EDT | 59.9 |
| Oct 30, 11:00 PM EDT | 60.1 |
| Oct 30, 10:00 PM EDT | 60.4 |
| Oct 30, 9:00 PM EDT | 60.8 |
| Oct 30, 8:00 PM EDT | 61 |
| Oct 30, 7:00 PM EDT | 61.5 |
| Oct 30, 6:00 PM EDT | 61.9 |
| Oct 30, 5:00 PM EDT | 62.6 |
| Oct 30, 4:00 PM EDT | 62.8 |
| Oct 30, 3:00 PM EDT | 62.6 |
| Oct 30, 2:00 PM EDT | 61.7 |
| Oct 30, 1:00 PM EDT | 60.8 |
| Oct 30, 12:00 PM EDT | 59.5 |
| Oct 30, 11:00 AM EDT | 58.3 |
| Oct 30, 10:00 AM EDT | 57.7 |
| Oct 30, 9:00 AM EDT | 57.7 |
| Oct 30, 8:00 AM EDT | 57.9 |
| Oct 30, 7:00 AM EDT | 58.3 |
| Oct 30, 6:00 AM EDT | 58.6 |
| Oct 30, 5:00 AM EDT | 59 |
| Oct 30, 4:00 AM EDT | 59.5 |
| Oct 30, 3:00 AM EDT | 59.7 |
| Oct 30, 2:00 AM EDT | 60.1 |
| Oct 30, 1:00 AM EDT | 60.4 |
| Oct 30, 12:00 AM EDT | 60.6 |
| Oct 29, 11:00 PM EDT | 60.8 |
| Oct 29, 10:00 PM EDT | 61 |
| Oct 29, 9:00 PM EDT | 61 |
Map of USGS gauge 03289500 and the river around it
Where ELKHORN CREEK NEAR FRANKFORT, KY sits.
Federal guidance. Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources publishes no water-temperature line for trout anglers that we found. The lines below are the National Park Service's, federal guidance, not a Kentucky rule:
Under the federal 68°F line. Water 62.6°F now; the highest in the last 24 hours was 63.9°F. That is under the 68°F at which the National Park Service, at Grand Teton National Park, recommends anglers stop fishing in the afternoon (“cease fishing at 2 p.m. when water temperatures are likely to exceed 68°F”). Water warms through the afternoon, so check again later in the day: “Carry a pocket thermometer to monitor water temperature.”
High water temperatures prompt fishing advisory in Grand Teton National Park (29 July 2022)Normal for Nov 5: 44–216 ft³/s (middle half of 86 years of record). Now: 763 ft³/s, much above normal.
Much above normal for this date. 763 ft³/s is above the 90th percentile of daily mean flow for Nov 5 at this gauge over 86 years of record (1916–2026): 10th 25, 25th 44, median 89, 75th 216, 90th 580 ft³/s.
Daily means on record for Nov 5: lowest 5.2 ft³/s, highest 5,100 ft³/s.
Classes as USGS labels them (hyswap: flow categories (WDFN_stats schema) (U.S. Geological Survey) ); percentiles from the USGS daily statistics (U.S. Geological Survey) (approved daily means; the reading is provisional and instantaneous).
Rising over 24 hours: discharge up 520.3%, from 123 to 763 ft³/s. Rising or falling means a change of more than 10% in discharge (or 0.2 ft of gauge height) over 24 hours; our rule of thumb, not a USGS class.
Species list not on file for this gauge. Check the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources: Kentucky trout stocking schedule · Kentucky fishing and boating guide.
Below NWS action stage. The National Weather Service reports this gauge below its action stage. That is not a statement that wading is safe.
Flood categories: action stage, minor, moderate and major flooding (National Weather Service)Rising water. Rising over the last 24 hours (discharge up 520%). Keep your way back to the bank in sight and watch the level while you fish. “Rising” is our rule of thumb: more than 10% in discharge or 0.2 ft of gauge height in 24 hours, not a USGS or NWS class.
Flow far above normal. Above the 90th percentile of daily mean flow for this date (USGS class “much above normal”), from 86 years of record. Expect higher, faster water than usual for the season.
hyswap: flow categories (WDFN_stats schema) (U.S. Geological Survey) Statistics documentation (percentiles of daily mean discharge) (U.S. Geological Survey)Turn Around Don't Drown. “A mere 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock over an adult.” No flow number makes a crossing safe; if in doubt, stay out.
Turn Around Don't Drown (National Weather Service)Guidance from the readings above and the published thresholds named with each line; not a fishing forecast, a safety guarantee or a statement about access. Local rules and closures come first.
Below NWS action stage. The National Weather Service reports this gauge below its action stage. That is not a statement that wading is safe.
NWS observed 3.79 ft stage, 788 ft³/s at Nov 5, 7:15 PM EST (NWS gauge PKMK2; its stage datum can differ from the USGS gauge height).
NWS river forecast forecast issued Nov 5, 2:39 PM EST. Highest point: 3.9 ft, 869 ft³/s on Nov 5, 7:00 PM EST (Below NWS action stage).
| Day | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Nov 5 | 3.9 ft | 869 ft³/s |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 3.7 ft | 725 ft³/s |
| Sat, Nov 7 | 2.5 ft | 143 ft³/s |
| Sun, Nov 8 | 2.3 ft | 89 ft³/s |
| Mon, Nov 9 | 2.3 ft | 89 ft³/s |
| Tue, Nov 10 | 2.3 ft | 89 ft³/s |
Open the NWS gauge page · What the categories mean (National Weather Service)
Checked Nov 5, 8:58 PM EST; readings refresh at most every 15 minutes and statistics daily. Provisional USGS data can be revised. Conditions change: re-check before you go. This is general guidance, not a fishing forecast, a safety guarantee or a statement about access.