River KY IN

Kentucky River

Kentucky • 38.0268, -84.6217

Length

260 mi

418 km

Elevation

627′ → 428′

199 ft drop

Stream Order

Large River

Slope

0.01%

0.8 ft/mi

Drainage

6,932 mi²

17,953 km²

Avg Flow

9,691 cfs

2.7 mph velocity

Path to Mouth

1,665 mi

2,680 km to ocean

Classification

Tributary

Mid-reach

Elevation Profile

Data from USGS & NOAA for informational purposes only. More

Monitor

Water Level Gauges on Kentucky River

There are 14 USGS water level monitoring stations on Kentucky River providing real-time flow and stage data.

There are 43 boat ramps, launches, and public access points on Kentucky River.