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RIVER GAUGE · BARREN RIVER

Barren River at Barren River Lake

Allen County, Kentucky

Water level552.15 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action588 ft
Minor flood590 ft
Moderate flood590 ft
Major flood596 ft

The past week

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What floods at each level

Highest crests on record

DateLevelFlow
Apr 15, 2025586.05 ft—
Mar 8, 1989583 ft—
May 24, 1983582 ft—

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