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 26 at 11:24PM EDT until May 28 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Louisville KY

Effective: Tue May 26, 2026, 11:24 PM
Expires: Wed May 27, 2026, 4:00 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of Indiana, including the following areas, Clark IN and Scott IN and Kentucky, including the following areas, Anderson, Clark KY, Fayette, Jefferson, Jessamine, Madison, Oldham, Shelby, Spencer and Woodford. * WHEN...From 8 AM EDT Wednesday through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Training showers and storms Wednesday afternoon will track over already saturated areas from Tuesday's event. Localized areas of 1.5-2.5" are possible from training storms through the evening hours. - 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 Watch issued May 26 at 11:24PM EDT until May 28 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Louisville KY

Effective: Tue May 26, 2026, 11:24 PM
Expires: Wed May 27, 2026, 4:00 PM

* WHAT...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, Franklin, Harrison KY, Henry, Nicholas, Scott KY and Trimble. * WHEN...From 8 AM EDT Wednesday through late Wednesday night. * 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... - Training showers and storms Wednesday afternoon will track over already saturated areas from Tuesday's event. Localized areas of 1.5-2.5" are possible from training storms through the evening hours. - 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 Watch issued May 26 at 9:42PM EDT until May 28 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH

Effective: Tue May 26, 2026, 9:42 PM
Expires: Wed May 27, 2026, 8:00 AM

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...The following counties, in Indiana, Dearborn, Fayette, Franklin, Ohio, Ripley, Switzerland, Union and Wayne, 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, Champaign, Clark, Clermont, Clinton, Darke, Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Hamilton, Highland, Hocking, Licking, Logan, Madison, Miami, Montgomery, Pickaway, Pike, Preble, Ross, Scioto, Shelby, Union and Warren. * WHEN...From 2 AM EDT Wednesday through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A warm front will lift north across the Ohio Valley late tonight into Wednesday. Several rounds of showers and thunderstorms will be possible. Widespread rainfall amounts of up to an inch can be expected with local amounts of 2 to 3 inches possible.

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 Watch issued May 27 at 5:41AM EDT until May 28 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH

Effective: Wed May 27, 2026, 5:41 AM
Expires: Wed May 27, 2026, 3:00 PM

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...The following counties, in Indiana, Dearborn, Fayette, Franklin, Ohio, Ripley, Switzerland, Union and Wayne, 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, Champaign, Clark, Clermont, Clinton, Darke, Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Hamilton, Highland, Hocking, Licking, Logan, Madison, Miami, Montgomery, Pickaway, Pike, Preble, Ross, Scioto, Shelby, Union and Warren. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A few rounds of showers and thunderstorms will occur through the day. Local rainfall amounts up to 3 inches are possible.

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 Advisory issued May 27 at 6:25AM EDT until May 29 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Louisville KY

Effective: Wed May 27, 2026, 6:25 AM
Expires: Thu May 28, 2026, 12:30 AM

...The National Weather Service in Louisville has issued a Flood Advisory for the following rivers in Kentucky... Elkhorn Creek Near Peaks Mill affecting Franklin County. .Heavy rain from the past 24 hours will cause the river to continue to rise. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Elkhorn Creek near Peaks Mill. * WHEN...From this morning to early Friday morning. * IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Stillhouse Hollow Road floods. At 11.0 feet, Schoolhouse Road floods. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 5:15 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 9.1 feet. - Action stage is 8.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 9.8 feet this morning. - Action stage is 8.0 feet. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

If you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around and find an alternative route. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/lmk. The next statement will be issued by middaylate tonight at 1230 AM EDT.