Station Name: Beargrass Creek at Brownsboro Rd nr Louisville
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 450 feet

Nearest Address:
US-42 W
Louisville, KY 40206
Jefferson County

GPS Coordinates: 38.2603486, -85.7182954

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Watch issued May 22 at 11:50AM EDT until May 23 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Louisville KY

Effective: Fri May 22, 2026, 11:50 AM
Expires: Sat May 23, 2026, 5:00 AM

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of Indiana, including the following areas, Clark IN, Floyd, Harrison IN, Scott IN and Washington IN and Kentucky, including the following areas, Jefferson, Jessamine, Madison, Oldham, Shelby and Woodford. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Incoming clusters of storms producing heavy downpours creates the potential for flooding in isolated areas later this evening. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Flood Warning issued May 22 at 10:50PM EDT until May 27 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Effective: Fri May 22, 2026, 10:50 PM
Expires: Sat May 23, 2026, 2:00 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following river and locations in Indiana... East Fork White River at Seymour, near Bedford, at Williams, and at Shoals. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following river and location in Indiana... East Fork White River near Rivervale. .Multiple rounds of rainfall this week have brought widespread minor lowland river flooding to central and southern Indiana. Isolated moderate flooding is possible. More rounds of rainfall going into and through the holiday weekend could make the flooding last longer and bring higher crests. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...East Fork White River at Seymour. * WHEN...Until Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Flooding becomes more extensive. Although this level is fairly frequent, many local and state roads flood. Seymour gravel pit begins to flood. Livestock and equipment must be relocated to higher ground. High water surrounds river residences near Rockford. CR 760 E south of river gaging station is impassable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 PM EDT Friday the stage was 17.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:45 PM EDT Friday was 17.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Wednesday morning and continue falling and remain below flood stage. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Flooding is occurring or is imminent. Most flood related deaths occur in automobiles. Do not attempt to cross water covered bridges, dips, or low water crossings. Never try to cross a flowing stream, even a small one, on foot. To escape rising water find another route over higher ground. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind. The next statement should be issued Saturday afternoon by around 200 PM EDT.

Flood Watch issued May 22 at 11:50AM EDT until May 23 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Louisville KY

Effective: Fri May 22, 2026, 11:50 AM
Expires: Sat May 23, 2026, 5:00 AM

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of Indiana, including the following area, Jefferson IN and Kentucky, including the following areas, Bourbon, Clark KY, Fayette, Franklin, Harrison KY, Henry, Nicholas, Scott KY and Trimble. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Incoming clusters of storms producing heavy downpours creates the potential for flooding in isolated areas later this evening. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Flood Watch issued May 22 at 8:58PM EDT until May 23 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH

Effective: Fri May 22, 2026, 8:58 PM
Expires: Sat May 23, 2026, 5:00 AM

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...The following counties, in southeast Indiana, Dearborn, Franklin, Ohio, Ripley and Switzerland, the following counties, in Kentucky, Boone, Bracken, Campbell, Carroll, Gallatin, Grant, Kenton, Lewis, Mason, Owen, Pendleton and Robertson, and the following counties, in Ohio, Adams, Brown, Butler, Clermont, Clinton, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Hamilton, Highland, Hocking, Licking, Pickaway, Pike, Ross, Scioto and Warren. * WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Additional rounds of showers, along with embedded thunderstorms will continue to move through the region tonight. Several locations have already received 1.5" to 2.0" of rain through the evening hours. Additional rainfall amounts up to 2.0" are possible overnight, which could result in areas of high water and localized flash flooding.

People in the watch area, especially those living in areas prone to flooding, should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. Monitor the latest forecasts and be alert for possible flood warnings.

Flood Warning issued May 23 at 12:15AM EDT until May 23 at 8:40AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH

Effective: Sat May 23, 2026, 12:15 AM
Expires: Sat May 23, 2026, 8:45 AM

...The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers... Eagle Creek near Glencoe. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Eagle Creek near Glencoe. * WHEN...Until this morning. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Flood waters reach to near McDaniel Street and Route 36 in Sanders, with water extending onto the edges of Old Sparta road. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:15 PM EDT Friday the stage was 15.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early this morning to a crest of 18.2 feet early this morning. It will then fall below flood stage early this morning. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/iln.