Buck Creek near Pelham water level
River gauge, Buck Creek, Alabama, United States
Right now
Latest reading
Water level
- Flow
- 23.6 cfs
History
What this means
Buck Creek near Pelham reads 4.20 ft as of Oct 19, 2026, 01:30 PM CDT. The agency publishes no normal range or warning level for this river yet, so there is nothing to judge the number against.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 4.16 ft and 4.24 ft.
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only. How to read levels
Floating and fishing near Buck Creek near Pelham
Use the recent trend as your guide, and ask locally which gage height makes for a good float.
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cahaba Valley Creek at Cross Creek Road at PelhamRiver gauge, Cahaba Valley Creek | 2.34 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 1.6 mi |
| Cahaba River near HelenaRiver gauge, Cahaba River | 1.43 ft | Normal | ±0 | 3.4 mi |
| Cahaba River near ActonRiver gauge, Cahaba River | 1.70 ft | Very low | ±0 | 4.7 mi |
| Cahaba Valley Creek at Indian Trail Road near Indian SpringsRiver gauge, Cahaba Valley Creek | 3.68 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 5.1 mi |
| Cahaba River near HooverRiver gauge, Cahaba River | 2.58 ft | Low | −0.02 ft | 5.6 mi |
| Shades Creek near GreenwoodRiver gauge, Shades Creek | 1.68 ft | Very low | −0.11 ft | 7 mi |
| Cahaba River near Cahaba HeightsRiver gauge, Cahaba River | 1.42 ft | Normal | +0.02 ft | 10 mi |
| Shades Creek near HomewoodRiver gauge, Shades Creek | 3.48 ft | Normal | +0.02 ft | 11 mi |
Questions and answers
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 Buck Creek near Pelham today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 01:30 PM CDT, the water level was 4.20 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Buck Creek near Pelham rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Buck Creek near Pelham normal?
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only.
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.
Where does this data come from?
The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:02423545(Agency page)- Coordinates
33.29611, -86.82528(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 | 4.20 ft | 2026-10-19 18:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 23.6 cfs | 2026-10-19 18:30 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Buck Creek near Pelham (usgs:02423545). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/alabama/buck-creek-near-pelham
How we check values
Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.
Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer