RIVER GAUGE · SALT RIVER (KY)
Salt River (KY) at Shepherdsville
Bullitt County, Kentucky
Water level1.28 ft
Flow178 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action30 ft31,902 cfs
Minor flood32 ft37,419 cfs
Moderate flood35 ft49,043 cfs
Major flood40 ft74,044 cfs
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 40 ft
KY 61 is closed. Water enters downtown business district.
- 36 ft
Access road into Frank E. Simon park floods.
- 35 ft
Water covers several low roads near river.
- 33 ft
Corner of First and Buckman Street north of bridge flood.
- 32 ft
Water covers low spot of KY 61 at north end of bridge.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 25, 1937 | 47.3 ft | — |
| Mar 11, 1964 | 41.5 ft | 78,200 cfs |
| Mar 3, 1997 | 40.92 ft | 71,300 cfs |
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