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Paint Lick Creek

River

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Live flow only β€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 1,050 ftΒ³/s over 19 years).
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Live flow only β€” judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only β€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. β€” USGS gauge 03284500, as of Aug 23, 8:15 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 1,050 ftΒ³/s over 19 years). β€” USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 8:15 AM gauge-local time
Streamflow
2,010 ftΒ³/s
discharge
Gage height
12.95 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date β€” within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 1,050 ftΒ³/s over 19 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge KENTUCKY RIVER AT LOCK 8 NEAR CAMP NELSON, KY (5.4 mi away), as of Aug 23, 8:15 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Paint Lick Creek

H: 84Β° L: 63Β°
Sunny
Sunny
68Β°
|
Feels like 69Β°
Precipitation
7%
Humidity
81%
Wind
4 mph
UV Index
1.1
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
12 AM
Clear
69Β°
3 AM
Clear
66Β°
6 AM
Clear
63Β°
9 AM
Sunny
68Β°
12 PM
Sunny
75Β°
3 PM
Sunny
84Β°
6 PM
Overcast
75Β°
9 PM
Overcast
71Β°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Paint Lick Creek?
Paint Lick Creek is a river in Kentucky.
Can you swim at Paint Lick Creek?
Live flow only β€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 23, 2026.
How is Paint Lick Creek rated?
Paint Lick Creek in Kentucky has an average visitor rating of 4.8 out of 5, based on 4 reviews.

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