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SwedenCahaba Valley Creek at Indian Trail Road near Indian Springs water level
River gauge, Cahaba Valley Creek, Alabama, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 2.5 cfs
- Water temperature
- 58 °F
History
What this means
Cahaba Valley Creek at Indian Trail Road near Indian Springs is at 3.67 ft, in the normal range.
It is 4.33 ft below the flood stage of 8.00 ft.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 3.61 ft and 4.34 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 58 °F.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 3.61 ft – 4.34 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 3.61 ft – 5.42 ft
- Highest on record
- 12.28 ftOctober 6, 2021
Floating and fishing near Cahaba Valley Creek at Indian Trail Road near Indian Springs
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Flood stage here is 8.00 ft, 4.33 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
What happens at each level
- 13.00 ft
- Water overflows the bridge area along Indian Trail Road.
- 12.00 ft
- Significant flooding occurs downstream in the Indian Springs school area.
- 10.50 ft
- The road is covered south of the bridge. Flood waters increase in depth and extent across fields and yards in the area.
- 8.00 ft
- Begins to overflow banks and affect surrounding yards. Fields begin to flood as water continues to rise.
- 3.67 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.28 ft | October 6, 2021 |
| 2 | 10.37 ft | December 28, 2018 |
| 3 | 9.67 ft | March 23, 2022 |
| 4 | 9.66 ft | January 10, 2026 |
| 5 | 9.41 ft | February 13, 2025 |
| 6 | 9.38 ft | March 18, 2022 |
| 7 | 9.38 ft | May 12, 2025 |
| 8 | 9.37 ft | March 31, 2022 |
| 9 | 9.32 ft | May 26, 2025 |
| 10 | 9.18 ft | April 6, 2025 |
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on Cahaba Valley Creek
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cahaba Valley Creek at Cross Creek Road at PelhamRiver gauge, Cahaba Valley Creek | 2.31 ft | Normal | ±0 | 3.5 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cahaba River near HooverRiver gauge, Cahaba River | 2.55 ft | Low | −0.03 ft | 2.2 mi |
| Cahaba River near ActonRiver gauge, Cahaba River | 1.68 ft | Very low | −0.07 ft | 3.3 mi |
| Cahaba River near Cahaba HeightsRiver gauge, Cahaba River | 1.42 ft | Normal | +0.02 ft | 5.0 mi |
| Little Cahaba River at Cah Bea Road near Cahaba HtsRiver gauge, Little Cahaba River | 1.41 ft | Normal | −0.03 ft | 7 mi |
| Shades Creek near HomewoodRiver gauge, Shades Creek | 3.48 ft | Normal | ±0 | 8 mi |
| Cahaba River near HelenaRiver gauge, Cahaba River | 1.42 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 8 mi |
| Cahaba River near Mountain BrookRiver gauge, Cahaba River | 0.56 ft | Normal | −0.02 ft | 10 mi |
| Shades Creek near GreenwoodRiver gauge, Shades Creek | 1.77 ft | Low | +0.09 ft | 11 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for Cahaba Valley Creek at Indian Trail Road near Indian Springs?
The official flood stage is 8.00 ft. The level is currently 4.33 ft below it.
Is gage height the same as water depth?
No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.
What is the water level of Cahaba Valley Creek at Indian Trail Road near Indian Springs today?
On Oct 21, 2026, 04:15 AM CDT, the water level was 3.67 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Cahaba Valley Creek at Indian Trail Road near Indian Springs rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.05 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Cahaba Valley Creek at Indian Trail Road near Indian Springs normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Cahaba Valley Creek at Indian Trail Road near Indian Springs?
The highest level on record is 12.28 ft on October 6, 2021.
How often is this data updated?
The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:0242354650(Agency page)- Coordinates
33.34494, -86.75942(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 3.67 ft | 2026-10-21 09:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 2.5 cfs | 2026-10-21 09:15 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 58 °F | 2026-10-21 09:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Cahaba Valley Creek at Indian Trail Road near Indian Springs (usgs:0242354650). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/alabama/cahaba-valley-creek-at-indian-trail-road-near-indian-springs
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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer