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The linked gauge for Buckhorn Lake reported 82.01 ft at its latest stored observation on Oct 10, 2026, on a rising 30-day trend (+700.09 ft).
Local gage height: 82.01 ft
+700.09 ft net change over past 30 days
Verified freshwater recreation waterbody
Comfortable (70–80°F) · Ideal swimming temperature
MIDDLE FORK KY R BLW BUCKHORN LK AT BUCKHORN, KY · Oct 10, 6:45 PM UTC
| Observation Date | Gage height (ft) | 24h Change | Approval Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 10, 2026 | 781.98 | -0.01 ft | Provisional |
| Fri, Oct 9, 2026 | 781.99 | -0.02 ft | Provisional |
| Thu, Oct 8, 2026 | 782.01 | +700.00 ft | Provisional |
| Thu, Oct 8, 2026 | 82.01 | -700.08 ft | Provisional |
| Wed, Oct 7, 2026 | 782.09 | +700.01 ft | Provisional |
| Wed, Oct 7, 2026 | 82.08 | -0.11 ft | Provisional |
| Tue, Oct 6, 2026 | 82.19 | -700.00 ft | Provisional |
| Tue, Oct 6, 2026 | 782.19 | -0.10 ft | Provisional |
| Mon, Oct 5, 2026 | 782.29 | +700.01 ft | Provisional |
| Mon, Oct 5, 2026 | 82.28 | -0.04 ft | Provisional |
| Sun, Oct 4, 2026 | 82.32 | -699.99 ft | Provisional |
| Sun, Oct 4, 2026 | 782.31 | +0.14 ft | Provisional |
| Sat, Oct 3, 2026 | 782.17 | +699.99 ft | Provisional |
| Sat, Oct 3, 2026 | 82.18 | — | Provisional |
Current index calculated from verified local atmospheric, hydrographic & alert inputs.
Fair for swimming (57/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Measured water temperature 72°F from a representative gauge 0.3 mi away. Provisional data. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. Confidence is moderate (75%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.