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Lower Howard Creek

River

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date

Use caution

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 853 ft³/s over 47 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
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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: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. USGS gauge 03284000, as of Aug 21, 11:30 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 853 ft³/s over 47 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 11:30 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
2,340 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
11.42 ft
water level

Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 853 ft³/s over 47 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 10 NEAR WINCHESTER, KY (1.8 mi away), as of Aug 21, 11:30 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Lower Howard Creek

H: 81° L: 67°
Clear
Clear
73°
|
Feels like 75°
Precipitation
57%
Humidity
70%
Wind
3 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
12 AM
Clear
73°
3 AM
Clear
71°
6 AM
Clear
68°
9 AM
Moderate rain at times
69°
12 PM
Patchy rain nearby
79°
3 PM
Patchy rain nearby
78°
6 PM
Light rain shower
78°
9 PM
Clear
73°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Lower Howard Creek?
Lower Howard Creek is a river in Kentucky.
Can you swim at Lower Howard Creek?
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 21, 2026.
What amenities does Lower Howard Creek have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Lower Howard Creek include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

Camping nearby