Rough River Lake water level · KY
Wind forecast, gusts, and gage height for small-craft sailing at Rough River Lake (Rough River Lake Near Falls Of Rough).
Gage height recorded at USGS gauge 03318005, refreshed every 15 minutes to 1 hour depending on the sensor.
81.89ft
recorded Nov 4, 7:00 AM
−0.27ft
falling
−2.88ft
falling
81.89–87.45ft
lowest to highest
Recent daily readings
| Date | Level (ft) | Δ day |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 4● | 81.89 | ↓ 0.06 |
| Nov 3 | 81.95 | ↓ 0.47 |
| Nov 2 | 82.42 | ↓ 0.48 |
| Nov 1 | 82.90 | ↓ 0.45 |
| Oct 31 | 83.35 | ↓ 0.48 |
| Oct 30 | 83.83 | ↓ 0.47 |
| Oct 29 | 84.30 | ↓ 0.47 |
| Oct 28 | 84.77 | ↓ 0.46 |
| Oct 27 | 85.23 | ↓ 0.45 |
| Oct 26 | 85.68 | ↓ 0.45 |
| Oct 25 | 86.13 | ↓ 0.44 |
| Oct 24 | 86.57 | ↓ 0.44 |
| Oct 23 | 87.01 | ↓ 0.44 |
| Oct 22 | 87.45 | — |
Readings fetched Nov 4, 8:12 AM; the chart above loads the latest data live from USGS.
Rough River Lake water level questions
- What is the water level at Rough River Lake today?
- 81.89 ft, recorded Nov 4, 7:00 AM at USGS gauge 03318005. The chart above refreshes live from the same gauge.
- Is Rough River Lake rising or falling?
- falling — 2.88 ft over the last 7 days.
- How does this compare to normal for Rough River Lake?
- Over the last 14 days the gauge has ranged from 81.89 ft to 87.45 ft; today's reading sits near the bottom of that range.
- Where does the water level data for Rough River Lake come from?
- USGS gauge 03318005 (Rough River Lake Near Falls Of Rough), which reports every 15 minutes to 1 hour. Readings are provisional until reviewed by the USGS.
- What is the water temperature at Rough River 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 03318005
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
- 37.6201°, -86.4994°
- USGS gauge
- 03318005
- 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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