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 20 at 5:01AM EDT until May 20 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Louisville KY

Effective: Wed May 20, 2026, 5:01 AM
Expires: Wed May 20, 2026, 2:00 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of Indiana, including the following areas, Clark IN, Crawford, Dubois, Floyd, Harrison IN, Jefferson IN, Orange, Perry, Scott IN and Washington IN and north central Kentucky, including the following area, Trimble. * WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT /1 PM CDT/ this afternoon. * 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... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

Flood Warning issued May 19 at 10:48PM EDT until May 24 at 11:25PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Effective: Tue May 19, 2026, 10:48 PM
Expires: Wed May 20, 2026, 2:15 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers and locations in Indiana... Driftwood River near Edinburgh. White River at Elliston. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers and locations in Indiana... East Fork White River at Seymour. White River at Edwardsport, Newberry, Petersburg, and Hazleton. Eel River at Bowling Green. .Rainfall amounts of up to 2.40 inches today in isolated locations combined with two to nearly four inches over much of central and southern Indiana yesterday is bring producing minor flooding to portions of the East Fork White and middle to lower White River basins. Minor flooding developing on the lower Wabash is possible as well, but confidence is low there. Locally higher amounts may cause rises that are higher than current crests indicate, and those with interests along area rivers should keep updated with the latest information as additional forecasts and warnings are issued. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...East Fork White River at Seymour. * WHEN...Until late Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Extensive lowland flooding affecting agricultural lands. Many county and state roads in flood plain become impassable by high water, including SR 235 East of Medora, SR 258 East of Cortland, CR 725 N and possibly SR 39 south of Tampico. High water affects county roads near Vallonia and Shields, Ewing Road near Brownstown, CR 525 N near Seymour wastewater treatment plant, Honeytown Road and possibly SR 250 east of Dudleytown and SR 256 west of Austin. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 12.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:45 PM EDT Tuesday was 12.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.1 feet early Thursday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late Sunday morning. - 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. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind. The next statement should be issued Wednesday morning by around 1100 AM EDT /1000 AM CDT/.