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SwedenBeech Fork at Maud water level
River gauge, Beech Fork, Kentucky, United States
Right now
Low for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 3.3 cfs
History
What this means
Low water at Beech Fork at Maud: the gauge reads 8.33 ft, below normal for mid-October.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. The 30-day range is 8.33 ft – 8.37 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 27.60 ftMarch 2, 1997
Paddling and fishing conditions
At low levels, plan for shorter paddling trips and expect to walk your boat through a few shoals.
What happens at each level
- 31.00 ft
- Roadway on bridge floods.
- 8.33 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27.60 ft | March 2, 1997 |
| 2 | 26.37 ft | May 3, 2010 |
| 3 | 26.16 ft | December 9, 1978 |
| 4 | 25.64 ft | March 4, 1964 |
| 5 | 25.33 ft | February 16, 1989 |
| 6 | 23.64 ft | June 19, 1992 |
| 7 | 23.41 ft | January 11, 1974 |
| 8 | 23.37 ft | April 4, 2008 |
| 9 | 23.00 ft | April 12, 2011 |
| 10 | 22.89 ft | February 18, 1976 |
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 BardstownRiver gauge, Beech Fork | 32.7 cfs | Normal | −10.3 cfs | 10 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylorsville Lake near TaylorsvilleLake, Taylorsville Lake | 546.27 ft | Below flood stage | −0.04 ft | 13 mi |
| Brashears Creek at TaylorsvilleRiver gauge, Brashears Creek | 34.8 cfs | Normal | +5.9 cfs | 14 mi |
| Salt River at GlensboroRiver gauge, Salt River | 18.4 cfs | Normal | −3.2 cfs | 17 mi |
| Long Lick at ClermontRiver gauge, Long Lick | 3.6 cfs | Very high | ±0 | 21 mi |
| Cedar Creek at Highway 1442 near ShepherdsvilleRiver gauge, Cedar Creek | 0.8 cfs | Normal | −0.3 cfs | 22 mi |
| Floyds Fork near Mount WashingtonRiver gauge, Floyds Fork | 89.1 cfs | Normal | −55.9 cfs | 22 mi |
| Rolling Fork near BostonRiver gauge, Rolling Fork | 3.76 ft | Below flood stage | +1.67 ft | 23 mi |
| Floyds Fork near ShepherdsvilleRiver gauge, Floyds Fork | 2.84 ft | Normal | −0.41 ft | 24 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 Maud today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 05:45 AM EDT, the water level was 8.33 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Beech Fork at Maud rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Beech Fork at Maud normal?
Low 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 Maud?
The highest level on record is 27.60 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.
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:03300400(Agency page)- Coordinates
37.83284, -85.29607(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 | 8.33 ft | 2026-10-18 09:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 3.3 cfs | 2026-10-18 09:45 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Beech Fork at Maud (usgs:03300400). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/kentucky/beech-fork-at-maud
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