Is the Cedar Creek flooding?

Kentucky · 3 gauges · Kentucky river levels

The Cedar Creek is tracked by 3 USGS streamgauges in Kentucky. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Cedar Creek is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 0 of 3 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Kentucky river levels.

data refreshed 8 min ago

Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

River facts

The longest-running gauge on this river is Cedar Creek at Thixton Road near Louisville, KY. The highest level ever recorded there was 9.10 ft on 3 April 2015, carrying 6,530 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1999 (24 annual peaks). It is currently at 0.54 ft, 8.6 ft below that record.

Drains 11 sq mi · gauge elevation 549 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Cedar Creek at Fairmount Rd near Mt Washington, KYNo current data
Cedar Creek at Hwy 1442 near Shepherdsville, KYNo flood stage defined1.84 ft
Cedar Creek at Thixton Road near Louisville, KYNo flood stage defined0.54 ft
Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.