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Bethel Branch
River
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date
Use cautionUse caution — flow is well above normal for this date: flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 1,440 ft³/s over 49 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
- Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 1,440 ft³/s over 49 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
- Water temperature is 79°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
natural watercourse in Shelby County, Kentucky, United States of America
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Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date
Use cautionUse caution — flow is well above normal for this date: flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 1,440 ft³/s over 49 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
- Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 1,440 ft³/s over 49 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 4:30 PM gauge-local time
- Water temperature is 79°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. — USGS gauge 03287500, as of Aug 23, 4:30 PM gauge-local time
Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 1,440 ft³/s over 49 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 4 AT FRANKFORT, KY (13.3 mi away), as of Aug 23, 4:30 PM gauge-local time.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bethel Branch?
- Bethel Branch is a river in Kentucky.
- What is the water temperature at Bethel Branch?
- As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Bethel Branch in Kentucky is 79°F (26°C), measured by USGS gauge 03287500, 13.3 miles away.
- Can you swim at Bethel Branch?
- Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 1,440 ft³/s over 49 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. Checked August 23, 2026.
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