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Kentucky Lake
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Lake Levels & Conditions

Current Weather at Kentucky Lake
From Kyle-Oakley Field (KCEY) in Murray, KY Last update 5:10 AM CST 11/09/2026
Weather Clear
Air Temp 43°
Feels Like 43°
Wind Calm
Dewpoint 43°
Pressure 30.18″
Upper Stage
Lower Stage
Water Temp
Kentucky Lake
354.3′
0.0′ past 24 hrs
301.8′
0.9′ past 24 hrs
65°
Normal:
354.4′
302.0′
60°
From Normal:
-0.1
-0.2
Generation Schedule:
11/09, Midnight - 1 AM CST - 3 or more generators
11/09, 1 AM - 2 AM CST - 2 generators
11/09, 2 AM - 3 AM CST - 3 or more generators
11/09, 3 AM - 5 AM CST - 2 generators
11/09, 5 AM - 8 AM CST - 3 or more generators
11/09, 8 AM - 5 PM CST - 2 generators
11/09, 5 PM - 8 PM CST - 3 or more generators
11/09, 8 PM - Midnight CST - 2 generators

Current Strength

Interprets the latest discharge reading.

14,175 cfs Very Low
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Water Clarity

A quick visual read on stain and sediment.

Normal
NormalSome StainStainedHeavy StainMuddyChocolate Milk
From TVA as of 5 AM CST Nov. 9

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
Dunnaway Property Group
43 degrees Fahrenheit
354.3
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