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Mill Creek Lake

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Use caution — an official advisory is in effect

Use caution

Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
  • A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for Bath, KY; Breathitt, KY; Clay, KY; Elliott, KY; Estill, KY; Floyd, KY; Jackson, KY; Johnson, KY and other areas.
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Use caution — an official advisory is in effect

Use caution

Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. USGS gauge 03282500, as of Aug 22, 7:30 PM gauge-local time
  • A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for Bath, KY; Breathitt, KY; Clay, KY; Elliott, KY; Estill, KY; Floyd, KY; Jackson, KY; Johnson, KY and other areas. NWS Jackson KY
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 6 ft³/s over 66 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 7:30 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
14 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
2.88 ft
water level

Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 6 ft³/s over 66 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge RED RIVER NEAR HAZEL GREEN, KY (11.8 mi away), as of Aug 22, 7:30 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Mill Creek Lake

H: 85° L: 66°
Sunny
Sunny
77°
|
Feels like 80°
Precipitation
7%
Humidity
65%
Wind
3 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming
12 AM
Clear
71°
3 AM
Clear
69°
6 AM
Clear
67°
9 AM
Sunny
72°
12 PM
Overcast
80°
3 PM
Sunny
85°
6 PM
Sunny
83°
9 PM
Clear
75°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Mill Creek Lake?
Mill Creek Lake is a lake in Kentucky.
Can you swim at Mill Creek Lake?
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.
How is Mill Creek Lake rated?
Mill Creek Lake in Kentucky has an average visitor rating of 4.5 out of 5, based on 33 reviews.
What amenities does Mill Creek Lake have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Mill Creek Lake include camping-nearby.

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Kentucky 41360

Kentucky 41360

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Amenities

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