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SwedenSouth Fork Beargrass Creek at Louisville water level
River gauge, South Fork Beargrass Creek, Kentucky, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 4.1 cfs
- Water temperature
- 58 °F
History
What this means
South Fork Beargrass Creek at Louisville is at 1.55 ft, in the normal range for mid-October.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 1.55 ft and 2.35 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
- 18.10 ftMarch 19, 1943
Floating and fishing near South Fork Beargrass Creek at Louisville
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18.10 ft | March 19, 1943 |
| 2 | 17.81 ft | March 2, 1997 |
| 3 | 17.17 ft | April 9, 1964 |
| 4 | 16.89 ft | April 2, 1970 |
| 5 | 16.62 ft | March 6, 1945 |
| 6 | 16.55 ft | September 23, 2006 |
| 7 | 16.53 ft | April 3, 2015 |
| 8 | 16.52 ft | July 22, 1973 |
| 9 | 16.08 ft | May 10, 1950 |
| 10 | 15.89 ft | February 25, 2018 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on South Fork Beargrass Creek
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Fork Beargrass Creek at E Oak St at LouisvilleRiver gauge, South Fork Beargrass Creek | 2.9 cfs | Low | −0.2 cfs | 2.1 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Fork Beargrass at Old Cannons Ln at LouisvilleRiver gauge, Middle Fork Beargrass | 3.2 cfs | Normal | −0.6 cfs | 2.7 mi |
| Beargrass Creek at River Road at LouisvilleRiver gauge, Beargrass Creek | 40.6 cfs | Normal | +25.5 cfs | 3.9 mi |
| Northern Ditch at OkolonaRiver gauge, Northern Ditch | 3.2 cfs | Normal | −0.5 cfs | 4.5 mi |
| Ohio River at Water Tower at LouisvilleRiver gauge, Ohio River | 80,000 cfs | Normal | −19,300.0 cfs | 4.8 mi |
| Ohio R Us of McAlpine Dam @ Rrb at LouisvilleRiver gauge, Ohio R Us of McAlpine Dam @ Rrb | 12.95 ft | Normal | +0.08 ft | 5.2 mi |
| Fern Creek at Old Bardstown Road at LouisvilleRiver gauge, Fern Creek | 0.3 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 5.3 mi |
| Goose Creek at Old Westport Road near St MatthewsRiver gauge, Goose Creek | 2.8 cfs | Normal | −0.2 cfs | 7 mi |
| Ohio River at LouisvilleRiver gauge, Ohio River | 16.45 ft | High | −0.95 ft | 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 South Fork Beargrass Creek at Louisville today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 11:45 AM EDT, the water level was 1.55 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is South Fork Beargrass Creek at Louisville rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of South Fork Beargrass Creek at 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 South Fork Beargrass Creek at Louisville?
The highest level on record is 18.10 ft on March 19, 1943.
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:03292500(Agency page)- Coordinates
38.21146, -85.70246(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 | 1.55 ft | 2026-10-20 15:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 4.1 cfs | 2026-10-20 15:45 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 58 °F | 2026-10-20 15:45 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: South Fork Beargrass Creek at Louisville (usgs:03292500). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/kentucky/south-fork-beargrass-creek-at-louisville
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