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Burton Fork

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 23 (median 21 ft³/s over 22 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 03248300, as of Aug 23, 3:15 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 21 ft³/s over 22 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 3:15 AM gauge-local time
Streamflow
46 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
5.17 ft
water level

Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 21 ft³/s over 22 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge LICKING RIVER BELOW MASON FORK NR SALYERSVILLE, KY (3.5 mi away), as of Aug 23, 3:15 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Burton Fork

H: 81° L: 60°
Clear
Clear
63°
|
Feels like 64°
Precipitation
7%
Humidity
92%
Wind
4 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Mist
66°
3 AM
Clear
63°
6 AM
Clear
60°
9 AM
Sunny
67°
12 PM
Sunny
77°
3 PM
Sunny
80°
6 PM
Sunny
79°
9 PM
Overcast
70°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Burton Fork?
Burton Fork is a river in Kentucky.
Can you swim at Burton Fork?
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 23, 2026.

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