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SwedenMiddle Fork Beargrass at Old Cannons Ln at Louisville water level
River gauge, Middle Fork Beargrass, Kentucky, United States
Right now
Low for late October
Water level
- Flow
- 2.7 cfs
- Water temperature
- 60 °F
History
What this means
At 0.56 ft, Middle Fork Beargrass at Old Cannons Ln at Louisville is below normal for late October.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 0.50 ft and 1.00 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 60 °F.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 9.10 ftMarch 1, 1943
About this gauge
- Location
- Jefferson County
- Nearest town
- Saint Matthews (1.9 km)
- Elevation above sea level
- 476 ft
Town from GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)
What the stage means on the water
Low water means more dragging on shallow riffles and slower floats. Fish crowd into the deeper runs, and warm, low water stresses them, so play and release them quickly.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9.10 ft | March 1, 1943 |
| 2 | 8.75 ft | September 23, 2006 |
| 3 | 8.70 ft | March 2, 1997 |
| 4 | 8.53 ft | February 25, 2018 |
| 5 | 8.34 ft | April 2, 1970 |
| 6 | 7.96 ft | April 3, 2015 |
| 7 | 7.21 ft | May 1, 1983 |
| 8 | 7.21 ft | February 18, 2000 |
| 9 | 7.09 ft | February 28, 2021 |
| 10 | 7.02 ft | July 18, 1971 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Fork Beargrass Creek at LouisvilleRiver gauge, South Fork Beargrass Creek | 4.0 cfs | Normal | −0.8 cfs | 2.7 mi |
| South Fork Beargrass Creek at E Oak St at LouisvilleRiver gauge, South Fork Beargrass Creek | 2.5 cfs | Low | −0.4 cfs | 3.5 mi |
| Beargrass Creek at River Road at LouisvilleRiver gauge, Beargrass Creek | 24.6 cfs | Normal | +14.6 cfs | 3.6 mi |
| Ohio River at Water Tower at LouisvilleRiver gauge, Ohio River | 46,600 cfs | Normal | −19,700.0 cfs | 3.7 mi |
| Goose Creek at Old Westport Road near St MatthewsRiver gauge, Goose Creek | 2.4 cfs | Normal | −0.2 cfs | 4.2 mi |
| Fern Creek at Old Bardstown Road at LouisvilleRiver gauge, Fern Creek | 0.3 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 5.0 mi |
| Little Goose Creek near Harrods CreekRiver gauge, Little Goose Creek | 3.7 cfs | Normal | −0.4 cfs | 5.6 mi |
| Ohio R Us of McAlpine Dam @ Rrb at LouisvilleRiver gauge, Ohio R Us of McAlpine Dam @ Rrb | 12.67 ft | Normal | −0.33 ft | 6.0 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.
Where exactly is Middle Fork Beargrass at Old Cannons Ln at Louisville measured?
The gauge is in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It sits 476 ft above sea level.
What is the water level of Middle Fork Beargrass at Old Cannons Ln at Louisville today?
On Oct 21, 2026, 04:45 PM EDT, the water level was 0.56 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Middle Fork Beargrass at Old Cannons Ln at Louisville rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Middle Fork Beargrass at Old Cannons Ln at Louisville normal?
Low for late October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Middle Fork Beargrass at Old Cannons Ln at Louisville?
The highest level on record is 9.10 ft on March 1, 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.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:03293000(Agency page)- Coordinates
38.23722, -85.66472(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 | 0.56 ft | 2026-10-21 20:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 2.7 cfs | 2026-10-21 20:45 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 60 °F | 2026-10-21 20:45 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Middle Fork Beargrass at Old Cannons Ln at Louisville (usgs:03293000). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/kentucky/middle-fork-beargrass-at-old-cannons-ln-at-louisville
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