Where is Dudley Creek?

Dudley Creek is a river in Kentucky.

What is the water temperature at Dudley Creek?

As of August 21, 2026, the water temperature at Dudley Creek in Kentucky is 55°F (13°C), measured by USGS gauge 03414002, 12.3 miles away.

Updated June 13, 2026

Dudley Creek

River

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 55°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

Water temperature is 55°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

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natural watercourse in Russell County, Kentucky, United States of America

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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 55°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

Water temperature is 55°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. — USGS gauge 03414002, as of Aug 21, 11:30 PM gauge-local time

Water temp

55°F

13°C

Gage height

8.29 ft

water level

No official beach-advisory feed for Kentucky yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge CUMBERLAND RIVER AT LONG BOTTOM NEAR ROWENA, KY (12.3 mi away), as of Aug 21, 11:30 PM gauge-local time.

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Weather at Dudley Creek

H: 82° L: 67°

Patchy rain nearby

73°

Feels like 76°

Precipitation

17%

Humidity

72%

Wind

3 mph

UV Index

Water Conditions:

🏊Cool but swimmable🌧️Rain expected

12 AM

74°

3 AM

71°

6 AM

69°

9 AM

72°

12 PM

80°

3 PM

82°

6 PM

78°

9 PM

69°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Dudley Creek?: Dudley Creek is a river in Kentucky.
What is the water temperature at Dudley Creek?: As of August 21, 2026, the water temperature at Dudley Creek in Kentucky is 55°F (13°C), measured by USGS gauge 03414002, 12.3 miles away.
Can you swim at Dudley Creek?: Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 55°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked August 21, 2026.

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