Martins Fork water level · KY
Wind forecast, gusts, and gage height for small-craft sailing at Martins Fork (Martins Fork Lake At Martins Fork Dam near Smith).
Gage height recorded at USGS gauge 03400798, refreshed every 15 minutes to 1 hour depending on the sensor.
11.25ft
recorded Nov 4, 7:30 AM
−0.11ft
falling
−0.96ft
falling
11.25–13.44ft
lowest to highest
63.7°F
USGS sensor
Recent daily readings
| Date | Level (ft) | Δ day |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 4● | 11.25 | ↓ 0.05 |
| Nov 3 | 11.30 | ↓ 0.13 |
| Nov 2 | 11.43 | ↓ 0.11 |
| Nov 1 | 11.54 | ↓ 0.13 |
| Oct 31 | 11.67 | ↓ 0.13 |
| Oct 30 | 11.80 | ↓ 0.20 |
| Oct 29 | 12.00 | ↓ 0.21 |
| Oct 28 | 12.21 | ↓ 0.21 |
| Oct 27 | 12.42 | ↓ 0.21 |
| Oct 26 | 12.63 | ↓ 0.21 |
| Oct 25 | 12.84 | ↓ 0.20 |
| Oct 24 | 13.04 | ↓ 0.21 |
| Oct 23 | 13.25 | ↓ 0.19 |
| Oct 22 | 13.44 | — |
Readings fetched Nov 4, 8:11 AM; the chart above loads the latest data live from USGS.
Martins Fork water level questions
- What is the water level at Martins Fork today?
- 11.25 ft, recorded Nov 4, 7:30 AM at USGS gauge 03400798. The chart above refreshes live from the same gauge.
- Is Martins Fork rising or falling?
- falling — 0.96 ft over the last 7 days.
- How does this compare to normal for Martins Fork?
- Over the last 14 days the gauge has ranged from 11.25 ft to 13.44 ft; today's reading sits near the bottom of that range.
- Where does the water level data for Martins Fork come from?
- USGS gauge 03400798 (Martins Fork Lake At Martins Fork Dam near Smith), which reports every 15 minutes to 1 hour. Readings are provisional until reviewed by the USGS.
- What is the water temperature at Martins Fork?
- 63.7°F at the latest gauge reading.
Gage height history
Gage height · USGS gauge 03400798
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
- 36.7493°, -83.2577°
- Gauge datum
- 1,292 ft
- USGS gauge
- 03400798
- Water temp sensor
- Yes
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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