Lake Conditions:  Light Rain Fog/Mist - 57° / Lake Temperature  58° - 355.81'
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Kentucky Lake Levels

Current Weather at Kentucky Lake

From Kyle-Oakley Field (KCEY) / Murray, Ky. - Last Update on Mar 15 2026, 8:55 pm CDT

Weather

Air Temp

Wind

Dewpoint

Pressure

Light Rain Fog/Mist

57°

Southwest 17 mph

57°

29.46"

Wind Advisory Posted; Severe Storms Possible Tonight

A Wind Advisory has been issued for the entire region through tonight. Forecast winds are expected to be around 25 mph with gusts to 45. Severe storms are possible this evening, with damaging winds of 70-80 mph the primary concern. Tornadoes cannot be ruled out, either.

From TVA as of 9 PM CDT Mar. 15

Upper Stage Lower Stage Water Temp

Kentucky Lake

355.8'

316.5'

58°

Normal:

354.0'

302.0'

52°

From Normal:

+1.8

+14.5

Last Hour Discharge:

60,288 cfs

Water Clarity:

Normal

Generation Schedule:

03/15/2026, Midnight - Midnight CDT - 4 or more generators
03/16/2026, Midnight - Midnight CDT - 4 or more generators

Kentucky Lake Operating Guide Chart

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Hourly Levels & Current

Kentucky Lake Records

  • Kentucky Lake Record High:  372.49'- 5/04/2011
  • Kentucky Lake Record Low:  348.02' - 3/11/1961
  • Kentucky Lake Record cfs:  446,000 - 1944
  • Kentucky Lake Record High Water Temp:  91.2° - 7/30/2025
  • Kentucky Lake Record Low Water Temp:  36.2° - 1/12/2010

Explanation of Lake Level Data

Water temperatures are reported from Hancock Biological Station in Ledbetter Bay. The water temperature sensor is near the main river channel and is about three feet below the water's surface.  Click here for a chart of normal water temps. 

From Normal - this shows the departure from normal.

Last Hour Discharge / cfs = the amount of water discharged through the dams measured in cubic feet per second.

Water Clarity - "stained" means some murkiness or discolor in the lakes.  "Normal" means typical clarity, usually 3-4 feet for Kentucky and a couple of feet for Barkley.  "Muddy" means no clarity at all.

Lake elevation is based on sea-level and are provided in real-time from TVA.

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