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SwedenPenn Run at Mount Washington Road near Louisville water level
River gauge, Penn Run, Kentucky, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 2.9 cfs
- Water temperature
- 58 °F
History
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Penn Run at Mount Washington Road near Louisville, where the gauge shows 1.23 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 1.23 ft – 1.36 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The water temperature at the gauge is 58 °F.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 10.94 ftApril 3, 2015
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
What happens at each level
- 12.00 ft
- Surface of bridge floods.
- 1.23 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10.94 ft | April 3, 2015 |
| 2 | 8.29 ft | April 4, 2008 |
| 3 | 8.22 ft | January 28, 1999 |
| 4 | 7.26 ft | February 18, 2000 |
| 5 | 7.05 ft | January 24, 2002 |
| 6 | 6.77 ft | October 6, 2013 |
| 7 | 6.33 ft | May 2, 2010 |
| 8 | 6.33 ft | April 27, 2011 |
| 9 | 6.20 ft | February 28, 2021 |
| 10 | 6.19 ft | October 18, 2004 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Creek at Thixton Road near LouisvilleRiver gauge, Cedar Creek | 14.0 cfs | Normal | +1.7 cfs | 1.5 mi |
| Northern Ditch at OkolonaRiver gauge, Northern Ditch | 3.0 cfs | Normal | −0.4 cfs | 4.7 mi |
| Floyds Fork near Mount WashingtonRiver gauge, Floyds Fork | 41.1 cfs | Normal | −8.4 cfs | 4.8 mi |
| Floyds Fork near ShepherdsvilleRiver gauge, Floyds Fork | 2.54 ft | Normal | −0.08 ft | 6.2 mi |
| Fern Creek at Old Bardstown Road at LouisvilleRiver gauge, Fern Creek | 0.3 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 6 mi |
| Cedar Creek at Highway 1442 near ShepherdsvilleRiver gauge, Cedar Creek | 0.5 cfs | Low | −0.1 cfs | 7 mi |
| Chenoweth Run at Gelhaus Lane near Fern CreekRiver gauge, Chenoweth Run | 5.3 cfs | Normal | −0.3 cfs | 7 mi |
| Salt River at ShepherdsvilleRiver gauge, Salt River | 1.26 ft | Below flood stage | −0.06 ft | 8 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 Penn Run at Mount Washington Road near Louisville today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 09:15 PM EDT, the water level was 1.23 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Penn Run at Mount Washington Road near Louisville rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Penn Run at Mount Washington Road near Louisville 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 Penn Run at Mount Washington Road near Louisville?
The highest level on record is 10.94 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:03298300(Agency page)- Coordinates
38.08750, -85.64250(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 | 1.23 ft | 2026-10-21 01:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 2.9 cfs | 2026-10-21 01:15 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 58 °F | 2026-10-21 01:15 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Penn Run at Mount Washington Road near Louisville (usgs:03298300). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/kentucky/penn-run-at-mount-washington-road-near-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