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 23 at 3:59AM EDT until May 23 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS Louisville KY

Effective: Sat May 23, 2026, 3:59 AM
Expires: Sat May 23, 2026, 12:00 PM

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of Indiana, including the following areas, Clark IN, Floyd, Harrison IN, Jefferson IN, Scott IN and Washington IN and Kentucky, including the following areas, Bourbon, Clark KY, Fayette, Franklin, Harrison KY, Henry, Jefferson, Jessamine, Nicholas, Oldham, Scott KY, Shelby, Trimble and Woodford. * WHEN...Until noon EDT today. * 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... - This area is more susceptible to flash flooding due to several recent rounds of heavy rainfall. An additional 1 to 2 inches of rainfall in a 3-hour period could result in additional flash flooding. - 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 Warning issued May 23 at 11:54AM EDT until May 27 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Effective: Sat May 23, 2026, 11:54 AM
Expires: Sun May 24, 2026, 3:00 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... East Fork White River at Williams, near Bedford, near Rivervale, Seymour, Hazleton, and Petersburg. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana... White River at Edwardsport, Newberry, and Elliston. .Multiple rounds of rainfall this week have brought widespread minor lowland river flooding to central and southern Indiana. Additional rainfall Sunday and next week could prolong or worsen ongoing flooding. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...East Fork White River at Seymour. * WHEN...Until Wednesday morning. * 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 Saturday the stage was 16.1 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:45 AM EDT Saturday was 17.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.2 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Tuesday evening. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind. The next statement should be issued late tonight by around 300 AM EDT /200 AM CDT/.

Flood Warning issued May 23 at 2:56AM EDT until May 23 at 4:45PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH

Effective: Sat May 23, 2026, 2:56 AM
Expires: Sat May 23, 2026, 3:00 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers... Eagle Creek near Glencoe. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Eagle Creek near Glencoe. * WHEN...Until late this afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, McDaniel Street in Sanders and Route 36 near Sparta is closed due to high water, with Old Sparta Road near Sparta also closed due to backwater flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:15 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 19.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.2 feet this morning. It will then fall below flood stage late 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.