Chenoweth Run at Gelhaus Lane near Fern Creek water level

Name: Chenoweth Run at Gelhaus Lane near Fern Creek water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Chenoweth Run, Kentucky, United States

Directions

Normal for late October

Water level

2.86ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 21, 2026, 02:55 AM EDT (29 min ago)

Flow: 5.0 cfs
Water temperature: 56 °F

History

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Water level

What this means

The gauge at Chenoweth Run at Gelhaus Lane near Fern Creek reads 2.86 ft, a normal level for late October.

A year ago it stood at 2.92 ft (−0.06 ft).

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 2.79 ft and 3.48 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 56 °F.

Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Same day last year: 2.92 ft−0.06 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 2.79 ft – 3.48 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 2.79 ft – 4.95 ft
Highest on record: 14.72 ftMarch 2, 1997

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.

What happens at each level

11.00 ft: Approach road is flooded at gage.
2.86 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	14.72 ft	March 2, 1997
2	11.05 ft	April 3, 2015
3	10.89 ft	February 15, 2025
4	10.79 ft	September 23, 2006
5	10.70 ft	May 28, 1996
6	10.62 ft	January 3, 2023
7	10.52 ft	October 5, 2013
8	10.35 ft	April 4, 2008
9	10.28 ft	April 28, 1999
10	10.23 ft	January 3, 2000

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

20 Tue 73° 42° – Wind 6 mph

21 Wed 74° 43° – Wind 6 mph

22 Thu 74° 47° – Wind 7 mph

23 Fri 73° 46° – Wind 7 mph

24 Sat 75° 48° – Wind 6 mph

25 Sun 75° 51° – Wind 6 mph

26 Mon 75° 54° – Wind 10 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:57 AM Sunset 06:58 PM Daylight 11 hr Waxing gibbous 75%

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	4.1 mi
Floyds Fork at FishervilleRiver gauge, Floyds Fork	27.5 cfs	Normal	−4.2 cfs	4.9 mi
Floyds Fork near Mount WashingtonRiver gauge, Floyds Fork	36.8 cfs	Low	−9.0 cfs	5.2 mi
Cedar Creek at Thixton Road near LouisvilleRiver gauge, Cedar Creek	11.7 cfs	Normal	−3.5 cfs	7 mi
Penn Run at Mount Washington Road near LouisvilleRiver gauge, Penn Run	2.9 cfs	Normal	−0.3 cfs	7 mi
Northern Ditch at OkolonaRiver gauge, Northern Ditch	2.8 cfs	Normal	−0.6 cfs	7 mi
Middle Fork Beargrass at Old Cannons Ln at LouisvilleRiver gauge, Middle Fork Beargrass	2.5 cfs	Low	−0.7 cfs	9 mi
Goose Creek at Old Westport Road near St MatthewsRiver gauge, Goose Creek	2.6 cfs	Normal	−0.2 cfs	9 mi

Questions and answers

How does Chenoweth Run at Gelhaus Lane near Fern Creek compare with last year?

It is 0.06 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 2.92 ft.

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 Chenoweth Run at Gelhaus Lane near Fern Creek today?

On Oct 21, 2026, 02:55 AM EDT, the water level was 2.86 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Chenoweth Run at Gelhaus Lane near Fern Creek rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Chenoweth Run at Gelhaus Lane near Fern Creek normal?

Normal for late October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Chenoweth Run at Gelhaus Lane near Fern Creek?

The highest level on record is 14.72 ft on March 2, 1997.

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.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:03298150 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 38.16007, -85.54218 (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	2.86 ft	2026-10-21 06:55	Provisional
Flow	5.0 cfs	2026-10-21 06:55	Provisional
Water temperature	56 °F	2026-10-21 06:45	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Chenoweth Run at Gelhaus Lane near Fern Creek (usgs:03298150). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/kentucky/chenoweth-run-at-gelhaus-lane-near-fern-creek

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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer