Creek KY

Opossum Creek

Kentucky • 37.4893, -89.5389

Reviewed mapped path Updated Dec 30, 2025

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USGS and NOAA data is for informational purposes. Source notes

Length

44 mi

70 km

Elevation

877′ → 403′

474 ft drop

Stream Order

Medium River

Slope

0.21%

10.9 ft/mi

Drainage

45 mi²

117 km²

Avg Flow

-- cfs

1.1 mph velocity

Path to Mouth

344 mi

554 km to ocean

Classification

Tributary

Mid-reach

Elevation Profile

Water Quality

Data from EPA Water Quality Portal (USGS, EPA, state agencies).

Detailed hydrology

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