Where is Left Fork Hammond Creek?

Left Fork Hammond Creek is a river in Kentucky.

Updated June 13, 2026

Left Fork Hammond Creek

River

Live flow only — judge the water in person

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Live flow only — 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.

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

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Live flow only — judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only — 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. — USGS gauge 03212500, as of Aug 21, 3:45 PM gauge-local time

Streamflow

1,280 ft³/s

discharge

Gage height

4.41 ft

water level

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge LEVISA FORK AT PAINTSVILLE, KY (6.7 mi away), as of Aug 21, 3:45 PM gauge-local time.

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Weather at Left Fork Hammond Creek

H: 84° L: 65°

Sunny

84°

Feels like 88°

Precipitation

13%

Humidity

65%

Wind

2 mph

UV Index

4.6

Water Conditions:

🏊Perfect for swimming

12 AM

69°

3 AM

67°

6 AM

65°

9 AM

72°

12 PM

79°

3 PM

81°

6 PM

84°

9 PM

77°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Left Fork Hammond Creek?: Left Fork Hammond Creek is a river in Kentucky.
Can you swim at Left Fork Hammond Creek?: Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 21, 2026.

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