LAKE CONDITIONS
FISH
Kentucky Lake
& Lake Barkley
Lake Levels & Conditions
Current Weather at Kentucky Lake
From Kyle-Oakley Field (KCEY) in Murray, KY Last update 8:35 AM CST 11/12/2026
Weather
Mostly Clear
Air Temp
50°
Feels Like
50°
Wind
W 8 mph
Dewpoint
43°
Pressure
29.92″
Upper Stage
Lower Stage
Water Temp
Kentucky Lake
354.8′
0.1′ past 24 hrs
302.7′
0.4′ past 24 hrs
63°
Normal:
354.3′
302.0′
60°
From Normal:
+0.4
+0.7
Generation Schedule:
11/12, Midnight - 5 AM CST - 3 generators
11/12, 5 AM - 11 PM CST - 4 or more generators
11/12, 11 PM - Midnight CST - 3 generators
11/12, 5 AM - 11 PM CST - 4 or more generators
11/12, 11 PM - Midnight CST - 3 generators
Current Strength
Interprets the latest discharge reading.
28,077 cfs
Low
Very LowLowAverageAbove AverageStrongPowerfulVery Powerful
Water Clarity
A quick visual read on stain and sediment.
Normal
NormalSome StainStainedHeavy StainMuddyChocolate Milk
From TVA as of 8 AM CST Nov. 12
Kentucky Lake Operating Guide
2026 elevation compared with 2025 and TVA's normal operating range.
Recent Levels & Current
Recent stage readings and hourly discharge.
Lake Elevations
Discharge
Lake Barkley Operating Guide
2026 elevation compared with 2025 and TVA's normal operating range.
Recent Levels & Current
Recent stage readings and hourly discharge.
Lake Elevations
Discharge
Tennessee River at New Johnsonville
Current Elevation
354.56′
24-Hour Change
+0.40'
Trend
Rising
From NOAA/NWS National Water Prediction Service (NJNT1) · As of 7:00 AM CST Nov. 12
New Johnsonville River Elevation
Recent observed elevation with the official NOAA/NWS forecast.
50
degrees Fahrenheit
354.8
