Major Flood
40 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
35 ft
Minor Flood
32 ft
Action Stage
30 ft
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.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | 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 |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
SHPK2
River
Salt River (KY)
County
Bullitt, KY
Coordinates
37.9851°N, 85.7175°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Salt River (KY) at Shepherdsville?
The Salt River (KY) at Shepherdsville gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03298500) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Salt River (KY) at Shepherdsville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Salt River (KY) at Shepherdsville is 32 feet. Action stage begins at 30 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 35 feet, and major flooding at 40 feet.
How do I get alerts when Salt River (KY) rises?
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Where is the Salt River (KY) at Shepherdsville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Bullitt County, Kentucky at coordinates 37.9851°N, 85.7175°W. USGS site number: 03298500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.