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SwedenBeech Fork at Bardstown water level
River gauge, Beech Fork, Kentucky, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 35.6 cfs
History
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Beech Fork at Bardstown, where the gauge shows 3.02 ft.
It is still going down, by 0.16 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 2.51 ft – 3.21 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 47.13 ftMay 3, 2010
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
What happens at each level
- 59.50 ft
- Roadway on bridge floods.
- 3.02 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 47.13 ft | May 3, 2010 |
| 2 | 46.69 ft | April 4, 2025 |
| 3 | 46.00 ft | December 9, 1978 |
| 4 | 45.50 ft | May 8, 1984 |
| 5 | 43.50 ft | March 5, 1964 |
| 6 | 43.00 ft | April 29, 1970 |
| 7 | 42.40 ft | April 15, 1972 |
| 8 | 42.29 ft | February 16, 2025 |
| 9 | 40.94 ft | June 30, 2020 |
| 10 | 40.40 ft | January 11, 1974 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on Beech Fork
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beech Fork at MaudRiver gauge, Beech Fork | 3.5 cfs | Low | −0.5 cfs | 10 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rolling Fork near BostonRiver gauge, Rolling Fork | 3.58 ft | Below flood stage | +1.43 ft | 12 mi |
| Long Lick at ClermontRiver gauge, Long Lick | 3.9 cfs | Very high | +0.3 cfs | 13 mi |
| Rolling Fork near Lebanon JunctionRiver gauge, Rolling Fork | 5.59 ft | Very low | −0.08 ft | 15 mi |
| Cedar Creek at Highway 1442 near ShepherdsvilleRiver gauge, Cedar Creek | 0.9 cfs | Normal | −0.4 cfs | 16 mi |
| Taylorsville Lake near TaylorsvilleLake, Taylorsville Lake | 546.28 ft | Below flood stage | −0.04 ft | 18 mi |
| Floyds Fork near ShepherdsvilleRiver gauge, Floyds Fork | 2.90 ft | Normal | −0.69 ft | 18 mi |
| Brashears Creek at TaylorsvilleRiver gauge, Brashears Creek | 39.5 cfs | Normal | +13.0 cfs | 18 mi |
| Salt River at ShepherdsvilleRiver gauge, Salt River | 1.53 ft | Below flood stage | −0.46 ft | 18 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 Beech Fork at Bardstown today?
On Oct 17, 2026, 09:45 PM EDT, the water level was 3.02 ft. Down 0.16 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Beech Fork at Bardstown rising or falling?
Down 0.16 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Beech Fork at Bardstown 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 Beech Fork at Bardstown?
The highest level on record is 47.13 ft on May 3, 2010.
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:03301000(Agency page)- Coordinates
37.79701, -85.48079(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 | 3.02 ft | 2026-10-18 01:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 35.6 cfs | 2026-10-18 01:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Beech Fork at Bardstown (usgs:03301000). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/kentucky/beech-fork-at-bardstown
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