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 6:30 AM CST 11/07/2026
Weather
Clear
Air Temp
36°
Feels Like
36°
Wind
NW 3 mph
Dewpoint
36°
Pressure
30.22″
Upper Stage
Lower Stage
Water Temp
Kentucky Lake
354.4′
0.0′ past 24 hrs
303.1′
0.1′ past 24 hrs
66°
Normal:
354.4′
302.0′
61°
From Normal:
0.0
+1.1
Generation Schedule:
11/07, Midnight - Midnight CST - 4 or more generators
Current Strength
Interprets the latest discharge reading.
33,614 cfs
Average
Very LowLowAverageAbove AverageStrongPowerfulVery Powerful
Water Clarity
A quick visual read on stain and sediment.
Normal
NormalSome StainStainedHeavy StainMuddyChocolate Milk
From TVA as of 6 AM CST Nov. 7
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
354.11′
24-Hour Change
-0.09'
Trend
Falling
From NOAA/NWS National Water Prediction Service (NJNT1) · As of 5:00 AM CST Nov. 7
New Johnsonville River Elevation
Recent observed elevation with the official NOAA/NWS forecast.
36
degrees Fahrenheit
354.4
