Is the Salt River flooding?

Kentucky · 4 gauges · Kentucky river levels

The Salt River is tracked by 4 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 Salt River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 of 4 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 6 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 Salt River at Shepherdsville, KY. The highest level ever recorded there was 47.30 ft on 26 January 1937. Peak records there go back to 1937 (87 annual peaks). It is currently at 1.24 ft, 46.1 ft below that record.

Drains 1,197 sq mi · gauge elevation 406 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Salt River at Shepherdsville, KYNo flooding1.24 ft32 ft
Salt River at Mouth at West Point, KYNo current data
Salt River at Glensboro, KYNo flood stage defined2.82 ft
Salt River at Main Range Rd near West Point, KYNo flood stage defined10.43 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.