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SwedenGunpowder Creek at Camp Ernst Road near Union water level
River gauge, Gunpowder Creek, Kentucky, United States
Right now
Low for late October
Water level
- Flow
- 4.9 cfs
History
What this means
At 1.16 ft, Gunpowder Creek at Camp Ernst Road near Union is below normal for late October.
The water is rising: up 0.13 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 1.01 ft and 1.49 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 56.85 ftJanuary 24, 1937
What the stage means on the water
Low water means more dragging on shallow riffles and slower floats. Fish crowd into the deeper runs, and warm, low water stresses them, so play and release them quickly.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 56.85 ft | January 24, 1937 |
| 2 | 53.60 ft | March 3, 1997 |
| 3 | 51.65 ft | December 10, 1978 |
| 4 | 49.00 ft | March 11, 1964 |
| 5 | 47.10 ft | April 17, 1972 |
| 6 | 46.87 ft | March 1, 1962 |
| 7 | 46.70 ft | March 7, 1945 |
| 8 | 45.50 ft | March 28, 1913 |
| 9 | 44.25 ft | March 6, 1955 |
| 10 | 43.80 ft | February 3, 1950 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woolper Creek at Woolper Road near BurlingtonRiver gauge, Woolper Creek | 0.5 cfs | Low | −0.1 cfs | 5.3 mi |
| Elijahs Creek @ Elijahs Creek Road near HebronRiver gauge, Elijahs Creek @ Elijahs Creek Road | 1.44 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 6.1 mi |
| Dry Creek at Sewage Plant near ErlangerRiver gauge, Dry Creek | 1.4 cfs | Normal | −0.1 cfs | 7 mi |
| Banklick Creek @ Highway 1829 near ErlangerRiver gauge, Banklick Creek @ Highway 1829 | 0.1 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 9 mi |
| Mud Lick Creek at Highway 42 near BeaverlickRiver gauge, Mud Lick Creek | 1.25 ft | Normal | −0.02 ft | 10 mi |
| Tanners Creek at LawrenceburgRiver gauge, Tanners Creek | 32.00 ft | Normal | −0.08 ft | 11 mi |
| Pleasant Run Creek at Oak Street near LudlowRiver gauge, Pleasant Run Creek | 0.1 cfs | Low | −0.1 cfs | 11 mi |
| Threemile Creek at Three Mile Road at CovingtonRiver gauge, Threemile Creek | 1.90 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 13 mi |
Questions and answers
Is gage height the same as water depth?
No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.
What is the water level of Gunpowder Creek at Camp Ernst Road near Union today?
On Oct 21, 2026, 05:00 AM EDT, the water level was 1.16 ft. Up 0.13 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Gunpowder Creek at Camp Ernst Road near Union rising or falling?
Up 0.13 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Gunpowder Creek at Camp Ernst Road near Union normal?
Low for late October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Gunpowder Creek at Camp Ernst Road near Union?
The highest level on record is 56.85 ft on January 24, 1937.
How often is this data updated?
The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
Where does this data come from?
The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:03277075(Agency page)- Coordinates
38.99417, -84.71611(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 1.16 ft | 2026-10-21 09:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 4.9 cfs | 2026-10-21 09:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Gunpowder Creek at Camp Ernst Road near Union (usgs:03277075). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/kentucky/gunpowder-creek-at-camp-ernst-road-near-union
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