Buckhorn Lake water level · KY
Wind forecast, gusts, and gage height for small-craft sailing at Buckhorn Lake (Buckhorn Lake At Buckhorn).
Gage height recorded at USGS gauge 03280800, refreshed every 15 minutes to 1 hour depending on the sensor.
80.76ft
recorded Nov 4, 7:15 AM
−0.61ft
falling
−1.26ft
falling
80.76–82.06ft
lowest to highest
Recent daily readings
| Date | Level (ft) | Δ day |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 4● | 80.76 | ↓ 0.31 |
| Nov 3 | 81.07 | ↓ 0.62 |
| Nov 2 | 81.69 | ↓ 0.26 |
| Nov 1 | 81.95 | ↓ 0.02 |
| Oct 31 | 81.97 | ↓ 0.01 |
| Oct 30 | 81.98 | ↓ 0.02 |
| Oct 29 | 82.00 | ↓ 0.02 |
| Oct 28 | 82.02 | ↓ 0.01 |
| Oct 27 | 82.03 | ↓ 0.01 |
| Oct 26 | 82.04 | ↓ 0.01 |
| Oct 25 | 82.05 | 0 |
| Oct 24 | 82.05 | ↓ 0.01 |
| Oct 23 | 82.06 | ↑ 0.01 |
| Oct 22 | 82.05 | — |
Readings fetched Nov 4, 8:08 AM; the chart above loads the latest data live from USGS.
Buckhorn Lake water level questions
- What is the water level at Buckhorn Lake today?
- 80.76 ft, recorded Nov 4, 7:15 AM at USGS gauge 03280800. The chart above refreshes live from the same gauge.
- Is Buckhorn Lake rising or falling?
- falling — 1.26 ft over the last 7 days.
- How does this compare to normal for Buckhorn Lake?
- Over the last 14 days the gauge has ranged from 80.76 ft to 82.06 ft; today's reading sits near the bottom of that range.
- Where does the water level data for Buckhorn Lake come from?
- USGS gauge 03280800 (Buckhorn Lake At Buckhorn), which reports every 15 minutes to 1 hour. Readings are provisional until reviewed by the USGS.
- What is the water temperature at Buckhorn Lake?
- This gauge has no live water-temperature sensor — the fishing tab shows a seasonal estimate based on air temperature.
Gage height history
Gage height · USGS gauge 03280800
Reading the chart. This gauge reports gage height — the depth of water above the sensor reference point, not absolute elevation. Trends matter more than the absolute number: a falling trend means shrinking launch depth.
Water levels respond to dam operations, irrigation drawdown, snowmelt, and recent rainfall. For launch decisions, combine the trend here with the wind forecast — low water plus strong wind makes steep, tired ramps.
About this lake
- Location
- 37.3401°, -83.4702°
- USGS gauge
- 03280800
- Water temp sensor
- No
Water level data comes from the USGS gauge above; wind is modeled for the lake’s coordinates by Open-Meteo. Always confirm conditions locally before launching — shorelines, ramps, and trees can all change what you feel on the water. Southeast lake wind is often a thermal: light mornings building to a steady breeze by mid-afternoon, with squall lines ahead of cold fronts in the cooler months. Pop-up thunderstorms are the main hazard from June through September.
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