Can you swim here today?
Burton Fork
Kentucky · River
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date
Use cautionAs of August 23, 2026, USGS gauge 03248300, 9.7 miles away, reports a streamflow of 56 ft³/s near Burton Fork but no water-temperature reading.
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
- Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. — USGS gauge 03248300, as of Aug 23, 5:15 AM gauge-local time
- Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 21 ft³/s over 22 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 5:15 AM gauge-local time
- A Special Weather Statement has been issued for Rowan; Estill; Powell; Menifee; Rockcastle; Jackson; Pulaski; Laurel; Wayne; McCreary; Whitley and other areas. — NWS Jackson KY
Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 21 ft³/s over 22 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for Kentucky yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge LICKING RIVER BELOW MASON FORK NR SALYERSVILLE, KY (9.7 mi away), as of Aug 23, 5:15 AM 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.