River stage
Salt River (KY)
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 4 of 4
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 4 of 4 gauges on the Salt River (KY) reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Salt River levels, gauge by gauge
The Salt River is measured at 4 gauges. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| NWS gauge WPTK2 | 14.63 ft | no flood stage set |
| Glensboro | 2.74 ft | no flood stage set |
| Shepherdsville | 1.45 ft | normal, rising |
| Taylorsville Lake | 546.32 ft | normal, steady |
Recent levels on the Salt River
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Shepherdsville, KY, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Salt River (AZ) different river, same name
- Salt River (MO) different river, same name
- Salt River (WY) different river, same name
- Elkhorn Creek (KY) 3 gauges
- Kentucky River 14 gauges
- Eagle Creek (KY) 2 gauges
- Green River (KY) 13 gauges
- Rough River 3 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Salt River flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 4 reporting gauges on the Salt River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Salt River?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Shepherdsville is at 1.45 ft; Taylorsville Lake is at 546.32 ft.
Where is the Salt River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 4 gauges on the Salt River in Kentucky.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.
River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.