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Dalton Run

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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 23 (median 4 ft³/s over 34 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.

  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 4 ft³/s over 34 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
  • Water temperature is 75°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
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natural watercourse in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America

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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 23 (median 4 ft³/s over 34 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.

  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 4 ft³/s over 34 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 2:45 PM gauge-local time
  • Water temperature is 75°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. USGS gauge 03297900, as of Aug 23, 2:45 PM gauge-local time
Water temp
75°F
24°C
Streamflow
46 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
4.08 ft
water level

Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 4 ft³/s over 34 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge FLOYDS FORK NEAR PEWEE VALLEY, KY (3.6 mi away), as of Aug 23, 2:45 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Dalton Run

H: 87° L: 62°
Sunny
Sunny
87°
|
Feels like 84°
Precipitation
6%
Humidity
33%
Wind
7 mph
UV Index
7
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming🧴High UV - use sunscreen
12 AM
Clear
69°
3 AM
Clear
67°
6 AM
Clear
63°
9 AM
Sunny
69°
12 PM
Sunny
84°
3 PM
Sunny
87°
6 PM
Overcast
76°
9 PM
Partly Cloudy
70°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Dalton Run?
Dalton Run is a river in Kentucky.
What is the water temperature at Dalton Run?
As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Dalton Run in Kentucky is 75°F (24°C), measured by USGS gauge 03297900, 3.6 miles away.
Can you swim at Dalton Run?
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 4 ft³/s over 34 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. Checked August 23, 2026.

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