Floyds Fork near Shepherdsville water level
River gauge, Floyds Fork, Kentucky, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
History
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What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Floyds Fork near Shepherdsville, where the gauge shows 2.66 ft.
That puts it 0.10 ft below the median of 2.76 ft for mid-October, based on 13 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 3.07 ft (−0.41 ft).
It is still going down, by 0.12 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 2.30 ft – 4.28 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 13 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 2.76 ft0.10 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 2.24 ft – 7.45 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (13 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 3.07 ft−0.41 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 2.30 ft – 4.28 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 2.30 ft – 28.01 ft
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
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 near Pewee ValleyRiver gauge, Floyds Fork | 26.3 cfs | Normal | −5.1 cfs | 23 mi |
| Floyds Fork at FishervilleRiver gauge, Floyds Fork | 32.6 cfs | Normal | −12.0 cfs | 18 mi |
| Floyds Fork near Mount WashingtonRiver gauge, Floyds Fork | 57.4 cfs | Normal | −23.1 cfs | 9 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt River at ShepherdsvilleRiver gauge, Salt River | 1.35 ft | Below flood stage | −0.09 ft | 2.3 mi |
| Cedar Creek at Highway 1442 near ShepherdsvilleRiver gauge, Cedar Creek | 0.7 cfs | Normal | −0.1 cfs | 2.4 mi |
| Long Lick at ClermontRiver gauge, Long Lick | 3.9 cfs | Very high | ±0 | 5.4 mi |
| Penn Run at Mount Washington Road near LouisvilleRiver gauge, Penn Run | 3.9 cfs | Normal | +0.6 cfs | 6.2 mi |
| Cedar Creek at Thixton Road near LouisvilleRiver gauge, Cedar Creek | 9.7 cfs | Normal | −1.0 cfs | 6 mi |
| Northern Ditch at OkolonaRiver gauge, Northern Ditch | 3.6 cfs | Normal | −1.0 cfs | 10 mi |
| Pond Creek near LouisvilleRiver gauge, Pond Creek | 13.5 cfs | Normal | −4.7 cfs | 10 mi |
| Pond Creek at Pendleton Road near LouisvilleRiver gauge, Pond Creek | 20.2 cfs | Normal | −6.5 cfs | 11 mi |
Questions and answers
How does Floyds Fork near Shepherdsville compare with last year?
It is 0.41 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 3.07 ft.
What is a normal level for Floyds Fork near Shepherdsville in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 2.76 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 2.24 ft and 7.45 ft, based on 13 years of records.
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 Shepherdsville today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 11:30 AM EDT, the water level was 2.66 ft. Down 0.12 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Floyds Fork near Shepherdsville rising or falling?
Down 0.12 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.52 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Floyds Fork near Shepherdsville normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 13 years of daily readings for this time of year.
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.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:03298470(Agency page)- Coordinates
38.00340, -85.68218(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 | 2.66 ft | 2026-10-19 15:30 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Floyds Fork near Shepherdsville (usgs:03298470). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/kentucky/floyds-fork-near-shepherdsville
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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