Published Aug 22, 11:33am
Kentucky Lake water levels were at 358.1ft on Friday morning, but TVA is predicting a 1 ft fall this upcoming week, with the 357ft mark being reached by mid week. Flow rates have remained moderate to strong, with averages between 40,000-60,000cfs. Water temperatures were in the low 80’s mid week, but the weatherman is predicting a return to extreme heat this week, with temperatures flirting with the 100 degree mark, which will cause water temperatures to rise as well. The Dissolved Oxygen (DO) levels remain good, with current levels at 7.09mg/L and the pH is at 7.91. The Duck River was at 5.5ft and falling, and the Buffalo was at 4ft on Friday and predicted to remain stable this week