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Buckley Creek

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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 22 (median 377 ftΒ³/s over 56 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 03209500, as of Aug 22, 5:00 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 377 ftΒ³/s over 56 years). β€” USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 5:00 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
411 ftΒ³/s
discharge
Gage height
6.61 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date β€” within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 377 ftΒ³/s over 56 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge LEVISA FORK AT PIKEVILLE, KY (2.7 mi away), as of Aug 22, 5:00 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Buckley Creek

H: 87Β° L: 68Β°
Sunny
Sunny
86Β°
|
Feels like 87Β°
Precipitation
8%
Humidity
46%
Wind
4 mph
UV Index
1.6
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming
12 AM
Clear
71Β°
3 AM
Clear
69Β°
6 AM
Clear
68Β°
9 AM
Sunny
73Β°
12 PM
Sunny
86Β°
3 PM
Sunny
87Β°
6 PM
Sunny
85Β°
9 PM
Clear
76Β°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Buckley Creek?
Buckley Creek is a river in Kentucky.
Can you swim at Buckley Creek?
Live flow only β€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.

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