Elkhorn Lake water level · KY
Wind forecast, gusts, and gage height for small-craft sailing at Elkhorn Lake (Elkhorn Lake At Jenkins).
Gage height recorded at USGS gauge 03209310, refreshed every 15 minutes to 1 hour depending on the sensor.
3.46ft
recorded Nov 4, 9:15 AM
−0.09ft
falling
−0.49ft
falling
3.46–4.38ft
lowest to highest
Recent daily readings
| Date | Level (ft) | Δ day |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 4● | 3.46 | ↓ 0.05 |
| Nov 3 | 3.51 | ↓ 0.07 |
| Nov 2 | 3.58 | ↓ 0.06 |
| Nov 1 | 3.64 | ↓ 0.10 |
| Oct 31 | 3.74 | ↓ 0.07 |
| Oct 30 | 3.81 | ↓ 0.06 |
| Oct 29 | 3.87 | ↓ 0.08 |
| Oct 28 | 3.95 | ↓ 0.07 |
| Oct 27 | 4.02 | ↓ 0.09 |
| Oct 26 | 4.11 | ↓ 0.06 |
| Oct 25 | 4.17 | ↓ 0.07 |
| Oct 24 | 4.24 | ↓ 0.07 |
| Oct 23 | 4.31 | ↓ 0.07 |
| Oct 22 | 4.38 | — |
Readings fetched Nov 4, 9:49 AM; the chart above loads the latest data live from USGS.
Elkhorn Lake water level questions
- What is the water level at Elkhorn Lake today?
- 3.46 ft, recorded Nov 4, 9:15 AM at USGS gauge 03209310. The chart above refreshes live from the same gauge.
- Is Elkhorn Lake rising or falling?
- falling — 0.49 ft over the last 7 days.
- How does this compare to normal for Elkhorn Lake?
- Over the last 14 days the gauge has ranged from 3.46 ft to 4.38 ft; today's reading sits near the bottom of that range.
- Where does the water level data for Elkhorn Lake come from?
- USGS gauge 03209310 (Elkhorn Lake At Jenkins), which reports every 15 minutes to 1 hour. Readings are provisional until reviewed by the USGS.
- What is the water temperature at Elkhorn 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 03209310
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
- 37.1684°, -82.6351°
- Gauge datum
- 1,573 ft
- USGS gauge
- 03209310
- 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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