River stage
Shepherdsville, Salt River
- River level
- 1.45 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +0.38 ft
- Recent high
- 25.23 ft
- Recent low
- 1.05 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS SHPK2
- 30-day change
- -0.22 ft
- Average
- 2.98 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 47.30 ft
In brief
The Salt River at Shepherdsville, KY read 1.45 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 28.55 ft below action stage. That is 0.22 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge SHPK2
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 47.30 ft | 1937-01-26 |
| 2 | 41.50 ft | 1964-03-11 |
| 3 | 40.92 ft | 1997-03-03 |
| 4 | 40.84 ft | 1961-05-09 |
| 5 | 38.04 ft | 1945-03-07 |
| 6 | 36.56 ft | 2025-04-07 |
| 7 | 35.84 ft | 1943-03-20 |
| 8 | 34.91 ft | 2018-02-26 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 32.00 ft
Water covers low spot of KY 61 at north end of bridge.
- 33.00 ft
Corner of First and Buckman Street north of bridge flood.
- 35.00 ft
Water covers several low roads near river.
- 36.00 ft
Access road into Frank E. Simon park floods.
- 40.00 ft
KY 61 is closed. Water enters downtown business district.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Salt River flooding at Shepherdsville?
No. The Salt River at Shepherdsville is at 1.45 ft, 28.55 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Shepherdsville?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 30 ft, minor flooding 32 ft, moderate flooding 35 ft and major flooding 40 ft.
What is the highest the Salt River has been at Shepherdsville?
The highest crest on record is 47.3 ft, on 1937-01-26.
Is the Salt River high or low right now at Shepherdsville?
At 1.45 ft it is higher than 34% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge SHPK2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 03298500). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.