Cave Run Lake water level · KY
Wind forecast, gusts, and gage height for small-craft sailing at Cave Run Lake (Cave Run Lake Near Farmers).
Gage height recorded at USGS gauge 03249498, refreshed every 15 minutes to 1 hour depending on the sensor.
29.73ft
recorded Nov 4, 7:05 AM
−0.02ft
falling
−0.14ft
falling
29.73–29.99ft
lowest to highest
Recent daily readings
| Date | Level (ft) | Δ day |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 4● | 29.73 | 0 |
| Nov 3 | 29.73 | ↓ 0.03 |
| Nov 2 | 29.76 | ↓ 0.01 |
| Nov 1 | 29.77 | ↓ 0.02 |
| Oct 31 | 29.79 | ↓ 0.03 |
| Oct 30 | 29.82 | ↓ 0.03 |
| Oct 29 | 29.85 | ↓ 0.02 |
| Oct 28 | 29.87 | ↓ 0.02 |
| Oct 27 | 29.89 | ↓ 0.02 |
| Oct 26 | 29.91 | ↓ 0.02 |
| Oct 25 | 29.93 | ↓ 0.02 |
| Oct 24 | 29.95 | ↓ 0.02 |
| Oct 23 | 29.97 | ↓ 0.02 |
| Oct 22 | 29.99 | — |
Readings fetched Nov 4, 8:12 AM; the chart above loads the latest data live from USGS.
Cave Run Lake water level questions
- What is the water level at Cave Run Lake today?
- 29.73 ft, recorded Nov 4, 7:05 AM at USGS gauge 03249498. The chart above refreshes live from the same gauge.
- Is Cave Run Lake rising or falling?
- falling — 0.14 ft over the last 7 days.
- How does this compare to normal for Cave Run Lake?
- Over the last 14 days the gauge has ranged from 29.73 ft to 29.99 ft; today's reading sits near the bottom of that range.
- Where does the water level data for Cave Run Lake come from?
- USGS gauge 03249498 (Cave Run Lake Near Farmers), which reports every 15 minutes to 1 hour. Readings are provisional until reviewed by the USGS.
- What is the water temperature at Cave Run 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 03249498
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
- 38.1177°, -83.5319°
- USGS gauge
- 03249498
- 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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