Can you swim here today?
Adams Branch
Kentucky · River
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect
Use cautionAs of August 22, 2026, USGS gauge 03404820, 2.1 miles away, reports a gage height of 19.97 ft near Adams Branch but no water-temperature reading.
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
- Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. — USGS gauge 03404820, as of Aug 22, 8:30 PM gauge-local time
- A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for Clay, KY; Floyd, KY; Knott, KY; Knox, KY; Laurel, KY; Leslie, KY; McCreary, KY; Perry, KY; Wayne, KY; Whitley, KY. — NWS Jackson KY
Gage height
19.97 ft
water level
No official beach-advisory feed for Kentucky yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge LAUREL RIVER AT MUNICIPAL DAM NEAR CORBIN, KY (2.1 mi away), as of Aug 22, 8:30 PM gauge-local time.
Before you get in
- Never swim alone — and keep weaker swimmers within arm's reach.
- Scout depth and entry/exit points before you get in.
- Read the current: avoid fast, rising, or murky water.
- Check the forecast — get out well before storms or lightning.
- Obey posted signs, flags, and lifeguard guidance.
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Conditions are for general information only and can change quickly. Always judge the water in person and follow posted advisories and local guidance before swimming or paddling.