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 Warning issued May 7 at 11:40AM EDT until May 9 at 9:42PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Effective: Thu May 7, 2026, 11:40 AM
Expires: Fri May 8, 2026, 2:45 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... East Fork White River at Seymour. .Heavy rainfall from earlier this week brought minor lowland flooding to the East Fork White at Seymour. The crest is currently just past Seymour as of late morning Thursday. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...East Fork White River at Seymour. * WHEN...Until late Saturday 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 10:45 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 16.1 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:45 AM EDT Thursday was 16.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late Saturday morning and continue falling and remain below flood stage. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind. The next statement should be issued late tonight by around 245 AM EDT.

Flood Warning issued May 7 at 9:35PM EDT until May 9 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Effective: Thu May 7, 2026, 9:35 PM
Expires: Fri May 8, 2026, 12:45 PM

...The Flood Warning continues or is extended for the following rivers in Indiana and Illinois... East Fork White River at Seymour. Wabash River from Hutsonville to Mount Carmel. White River from Elliston to Hazleton. .Heavy rain from earlier this week will continue to bring minor flooding to portions of the East Fork White, lower White, and lower Wabash Rivers. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...East Fork White River at Seymour. * WHEN...Until Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...At 15.6 feet, Jackson County Sheriff reported following roads closed when the river experienced a minor rise after the Great June 2008 flood: SR 235 east of Medora to Covered Bridge, CR 300N east of Honeytown to Shieldstown, CR 225W between CR 300N and Slab Road River Bridge, CR 410W from US 50 to Vallonia, Newford Road, west from Vehslage Road to the 5000 block east, CR 400E from Newford Road south to Shieldstown, CR 150 E from CR 3000N to CR 4000N, CR 100E from CR 3000N to CR 4000N and CR 700E by CR 800N. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 15.6 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 PM EDT Thursday was 16.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Saturday 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. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind. The next statement should be issued Friday afternoon by around 1245 PM EDT /1145 AM CDT/.