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SwedenFloyds Fork near Pewee Valley water level
River gauge, Floyds Fork, Kentucky, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 26.3 cfs
- Water temperature
- 54 °F
History
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Floyds Fork near Pewee Valley, where the gauge shows 3.78 ft.
It is still going down, by 0.08 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 3.78 ft – 4.28 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 54 °F.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 28.60 ftMarch 2, 1997
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28.60 ft | March 2, 1997 |
| 2 | 25.62 ft | February 18, 2000 |
| 3 | 21.75 ft | April 4, 2008 |
| 4 | 21.58 ft | May 20, 2005 |
| 5 | 21.57 ft | September 23, 2006 |
| 6 | 21.52 ft | April 23, 2011 |
| 7 | 20.52 ft | May 28, 2004 |
| 8 | 20.41 ft | April 3, 2015 |
| 9 | 19.69 ft | February 28, 2021 |
| 10 | 19.17 ft | May 2, 2010 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on Floyds Fork
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floyds Fork at FishervilleRiver gauge, Floyds Fork | 32.6 cfs | Normal | −12.0 cfs | 7 mi |
| Floyds Fork near Mount WashingtonRiver gauge, Floyds Fork | 57.4 cfs | Normal | −23.1 cfs | 15 mi |
| Floyds Fork near ShepherdsvilleRiver gauge, Floyds Fork | 2.66 ft | Normal | −0.12 ft | 23 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goose Creek at Old Westport Road near St MatthewsRiver gauge, Goose Creek | 3.0 cfs | Normal | −0.5 cfs | 8 mi |
| Little Goose Creek near Harrods CreekRiver gauge, Little Goose Creek | 4.5 cfs | Normal | −0.6 cfs | 9 mi |
| Chenoweth Run at Gelhaus Lane near Fern CreekRiver gauge, Chenoweth Run | 6.0 cfs | Normal | −1.9 cfs | 10 mi |
| Fern Creek at Old Bardstown Road at LouisvilleRiver gauge, Fern Creek | 0.4 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 11 mi |
| Middle Fork Beargrass at Old Cannons Ln at LouisvilleRiver gauge, Middle Fork Beargrass | 3.8 cfs | Normal | −0.6 cfs | 11 mi |
| Ohio River at Water Tower at LouisvilleRiver gauge, Ohio River | 109,000 cfs | High | +10,900 cfs | 13 mi |
| South Fork Beargrass Creek at LouisvilleRiver gauge, South Fork Beargrass Creek | 4.5 cfs | Normal | −0.5 cfs | 14 mi |
| Beargrass Creek at River Road at LouisvilleRiver gauge, Beargrass Creek | 35.0 cfs | High | −21.0 cfs | 14 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 Floyds Fork near Pewee Valley today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 11:45 AM EDT, the water level was 3.78 ft. Down 0.08 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Floyds Fork near Pewee Valley rising or falling?
Down 0.08 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Floyds Fork near Pewee Valley 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 Floyds Fork near Pewee Valley?
The highest level on record is 28.60 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:03297900(Agency page)- Coordinates
38.28535, -85.46746(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 | 3.78 ft | 2026-10-19 15:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 26.3 cfs | 2026-10-19 15:45 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 54 °F | 2026-10-19 15:45 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Floyds Fork near Pewee Valley (usgs:03297900). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/kentucky/floyds-fork-near-pewee-valley
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