Lake elevationUSGS / USACE
489.88ft
Reported 7:00 PM CDT · NGVD 1929
24-hour change−0.01 ft
7-day change−0.04 ft
Rough River Lake · Central Kentucky
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USGS / USACE + TARR lake sensor + NWS connectedData checked 7:59 PM CDT. Source report times appear on each reading.
Sources, clearly labeled. Government readings show their agency. Water temperature is an original Today at Rough River observation from a privately operated lake sensor. Each card shows its source and the source report time when available; air and wind use the Falls of Rough forecast when a current observation is unavailable. Data-use policy →
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Rain 73%Areas Of Fog then Patchy Fog
Rain 54%Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Rain 15%Sunny
Rain 0%Sunny
Rain 0%Mostly Sunny
Rain 2%Mostly Sunny
Rain 4%Lake-level history
2026 current2025 comparison2024 comparison490 ft summer-pool target
286 official Corps daily readings through Oct 13.Compared with official 2025 and 2024 daily history.
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Sat · Oct 24
Jack O' Lantern Spooktacular
5:00 PM CT
Rough River Dam State Resort Park · Falls of Rough
450 Lodge Road
One-night Halloween celebration at the park. Schedule: 5 PM haunted miniature golf and inflatables; 5:30 PM crafts; 6 PM costume contest; 6:30 PM hayride; 7 PM trick-or-treating through the campground. Miniature golf is $5 for adults and $3 for children; all other activities are free. Activities are weather permitting.
Sat · Oct 31
The Haunting of Rough River
Event time not posted
Rough River Dam State Resort Park · Falls of Rough
450 Lodge Road
Halloween lodging package for two includes one night of lodging, a DJ dance with monster jams, party favors and snacks, Sunday breakfast, and a costume contest with prizes. The flyer lists $149 plus tax for two; Friday night may be added for an additional price. Call 270-257-2311 to confirm availability and book.
Fri–Sun · Nov 6–8
Deer Widow 2026
Event times not posted
Rough River Dam State Resort Park
The annual weekend includes wine tasting and comedy on Friday, karaoke on Saturday, and an optional craft class.
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