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SwedenPond Creek at Pendleton Road near Louisville water level
River gauge, Pond Creek, Kentucky, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 16.2 cfs
- Water temperature
- 59 °F
History
What this means
The gauge at Pond Creek at Pendleton Road near Louisville reads 4.17 ft, a normal level for mid-October.
The level is falling, down 0.06 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 4.17 ft and 7.19 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The water temperature at the gauge is 59 °F.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 22.24 ftApril 4, 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 | 22.24 ft | April 4, 2015 |
| 2 | 22.16 ft | April 6, 2025 |
| 3 | 22.02 ft | April 27, 2011 |
| 4 | 21.63 ft | February 25, 2018 |
| 5 | 20.81 ft | April 4, 2008 |
| 6 | 20.59 ft | May 2, 2010 |
| 7 | 20.45 ft | February 16, 2025 |
| 8 | 19.82 ft | March 26, 2002 |
| 9 | 19.79 ft | October 6, 2023 |
| 10 | 19.75 ft | January 4, 2000 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on Pond Creek
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pond Creek near LouisvilleRiver gauge, Pond Creek | 10.5 cfs | Normal | −2.2 cfs | 6.1 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Creek at Orell Road near LouisvilleRiver gauge, Mill Creek | 0.2 cfs | Low | −0.1 cfs | 1.9 mi |
| Mill Creek Cutoff near LouisvilleRiver gauge, Mill Creek Cutoff | 0.1 cfs | Low | ±0 | 9 mi |
| Salt River at ShepherdsvilleRiver gauge, Salt River | 1.26 ft | Below flood stage | −0.06 ft | 10 mi |
| Floyds Fork near ShepherdsvilleRiver gauge, Floyds Fork | 2.54 ft | Normal | −0.08 ft | 11 mi |
| Northern Ditch at OkolonaRiver gauge, Northern Ditch | 3.0 cfs | Normal | −0.4 cfs | 12 mi |
| Buck Creek near New MiddletownRiver gauge, Buck Creek | 6.7 cfs | Normal | −0.3 cfs | 13 mi |
| Penn Run at Mount Washington Road near LouisvilleRiver gauge, Penn Run | 2.9 cfs | Normal | −0.4 cfs | 13 mi |
| Cedar Creek at Highway 1442 near ShepherdsvilleRiver gauge, Cedar Creek | 0.5 cfs | Low | −0.1 cfs | 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 Pond Creek at Pendleton Road near Louisville today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 09:15 PM EDT, the water level was 4.17 ft. Down 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Pond Creek at Pendleton Road near Louisville rising or falling?
Down 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Pond Creek at Pendleton 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 Pond Creek at Pendleton Road near Louisville?
The highest level on record is 22.24 ft on April 4, 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:03302030(Agency page)- Coordinates
38.05424, -85.87163(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 | 4.17 ft | 2026-10-21 01:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 16.2 cfs | 2026-10-21 01:15 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 59 °F | 2026-10-21 01:15 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Pond Creek at Pendleton Road near Louisville (usgs:03302030). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/kentucky/pond-creek-at-pendleton-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