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Greens Fork

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Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date

Use caution

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 1,770 ft³/s over 43 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.

  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 1,770 ft³/s over 43 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
  • Water temperature is 80°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
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Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date

Use caution

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 1,770 ft³/s over 43 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.

  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 1,770 ft³/s over 43 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 5:45 PM gauge-local time
  • Water temperature is 80°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. USGS gauge 03290500, as of Aug 22, 5:45 PM gauge-local time
Water temp
80°F
27°C
Streamflow
4,390 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
10.33 ft
water level

Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 1,770 ft³/s over 43 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge KENTUCKY RIVER AT LOCK 2 AT LOCKPORT, KY (4.6 mi away), as of Aug 22, 5:45 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Greens Fork

H: 86° L: 67°
Sunny
Sunny
84°
|
Feels like 85°
Precipitation
6%
Humidity
50%
Wind
14 mph
UV Index
7
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming🧴High UV - use sunscreen
12 AM
Clear
73°
3 AM
Clear
71°
6 AM
Clear
68°
9 AM
Overcast
71°
12 PM
Sunny
86°
3 PM
Partly Cloudy
83°
6 PM
Sunny
84°
9 PM
Clear
75°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Greens Fork?
Greens Fork is a river in Kentucky.
What is the water temperature at Greens Fork?
As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Greens Fork in Kentucky is 80°F (27°C), measured by USGS gauge 03290500, 4.6 miles away.
Can you swim at Greens Fork?
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 1,770 ft³/s over 43 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. Checked August 22, 2026.

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