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SwedenBeargrass Creek at River Road at Louisville water level
River gauge, Beargrass Creek, Kentucky, United States
Right now
High for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 70.2 cfs
- Water temperature
- 59 °F
History
What this means
The gauge at Beargrass Creek at River Road at Louisville shows 7.96 ft, above normal for mid-October.
The level is falling, down 0.08 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 7.81 ft and 8.47 ft.
That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 59 °F.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 32.00 ftApril 9, 2025
What the stage means on the water
Fast, high water is not the time for casual paddling. Strainers, debris and cold water make an unplanned swim dangerous.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 32.00 ft | April 9, 2025 |
| 2 | 28.83 ft | February 26, 2018 |
| 3 | 26.17 ft | April 27, 2011 |
| 4 | 24.21 ft | February 20, 2025 |
| 5 | 14.20 ft | February 20, 2019 |
| 6 | 13.95 ft | December 27, 2015 |
| 7 | 12.49 ft | February 28, 2021 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio River at Water Tower at LouisvilleRiver gauge, Ohio River | 66,100 cfs | Normal | −13,900.0 cfs | 1.5 mi |
| South Fork Beargrass Creek at E Oak St at LouisvilleRiver gauge, South Fork Beargrass Creek | 2.9 cfs | Low | −0.3 cfs | 2.3 mi |
| Ohio R Us of McAlpine Dam @ Rrb at LouisvilleRiver gauge, Ohio R Us of McAlpine Dam @ Rrb | 12.94 ft | Normal | −0.02 ft | 2.6 mi |
| Middle Fork Beargrass at Old Cannons Ln at LouisvilleRiver gauge, Middle Fork Beargrass | 3.2 cfs | Normal | −0.3 cfs | 3.6 mi |
| South Fork Beargrass Creek at LouisvilleRiver gauge, South Fork Beargrass Creek | 4.8 cfs | Normal | −0.4 cfs | 3.9 mi |
| Ohio River at LouisvilleRiver gauge, Ohio River | 15.90 ft | Normal | −1.44 ft | 4.4 mi |
| Little Goose Creek near Harrods CreekRiver gauge, Little Goose Creek | 3.9 cfs | Normal | −0.4 cfs | 6.1 mi |
| Goose Creek at Old Westport Road near St MatthewsRiver gauge, Goose Creek | 2.6 cfs | Normal | −0.2 cfs | 6 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 Beargrass Creek at River Road at Louisville today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 06:45 PM EDT, the water level was 7.96 ft. Down 0.08 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Beargrass Creek at River Road at Louisville rising or falling?
Down 0.08 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Beargrass Creek at River Road at Louisville normal?
High for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Beargrass Creek at River Road at Louisville?
The highest level on record is 32.00 ft on April 9, 2025.
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:03293510(Agency page)- Coordinates
38.26590, -85.72080(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 | 7.96 ft | 2026-10-20 22:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 70.2 cfs | 2026-10-20 22:45 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 59 °F | 2026-10-20 22:45 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Beargrass Creek at River Road at Louisville (usgs:03293510). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/kentucky/beargrass-creek-at-river-road-at-louisville
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