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SwedenNorthern Ditch at Okolona water level
River gauge, Northern Ditch, Kentucky, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 3.4 cfs
- Water temperature
- 56 °F
History
What this means
The gauge at Northern Ditch at Okolona reads 4.19 ft, a normal level for mid-October.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 4.18 ft and 4.54 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The water temperature at the gauge is 56 °F.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 14.51 ftApril 3, 2015
What the stage means on the water
A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14.51 ft | April 3, 2015 |
| 2 | 13.82 ft | September 23, 2006 |
| 3 | 13.19 ft | June 28, 1999 |
| 4 | 12.42 ft | January 3, 2000 |
| 5 | 12.34 ft | July 6, 1974 |
| 6 | 12.09 ft | March 29, 1975 |
| 7 | 11.63 ft | June 23, 2011 |
| 8 | 11.57 ft | August 4, 2009 |
| 9 | 10.88 ft | April 4, 2008 |
| 10 | 10.59 ft | May 19, 2005 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fern Creek at Old Bardstown Road at LouisvilleRiver gauge, Fern Creek | 0.3 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 3.9 mi |
| South Fork Beargrass Creek at LouisvilleRiver gauge, South Fork Beargrass Creek | 4.3 cfs | Normal | −0.3 cfs | 4.5 mi |
| Penn Run at Mount Washington Road near LouisvilleRiver gauge, Penn Run | 3.1 cfs | Normal | −0.6 cfs | 4.7 mi |
| Cedar Creek at Thixton Road near LouisvilleRiver gauge, Cedar Creek | 12.3 cfs | Normal | −0.6 cfs | 5.9 mi |
| Middle Fork Beargrass at Old Cannons Ln at LouisvilleRiver gauge, Middle Fork Beargrass | 2.9 cfs | Normal | −0.6 cfs | 6.1 mi |
| South Fork Beargrass Creek at E Oak St at LouisvilleRiver gauge, South Fork Beargrass Creek | 3.1 cfs | Low | ±0 | 6 mi |
| Pond Creek near LouisvilleRiver gauge, Pond Creek | 11.5 cfs | Normal | −2.4 cfs | 7 mi |
| Chenoweth Run at Gelhaus Lane near Fern CreekRiver gauge, Chenoweth Run | 5.3 cfs | Normal | −0.7 cfs | 7 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 Northern Ditch at Okolona today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 06:30 AM EDT, the water level was 4.19 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Northern Ditch at Okolona rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Northern Ditch at Okolona normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Northern Ditch at Okolona?
The highest level on record is 14.51 ft on April 3, 2015.
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:03301940(Agency page)- Coordinates
38.14920, -85.67880(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 | 4.19 ft | 2026-10-20 10:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 3.4 cfs | 2026-10-20 10:30 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 56 °F | 2026-10-20 10:30 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Northern Ditch at Okolona (usgs:03301940). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/kentucky/northern-ditch-at-okolona
How we check values
Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.
Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer