Turkey Creek at Sewage Plant near Pinson water level

Name: Turkey Creek at Sewage Plant near Pinson water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Turkey Creek, Alabama, United States

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Very high for late October

Water level

4.94ft Up 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 21, 2026, 03:30 AM CDT (43 min ago)

Flow: 40.7 cfs
Water temperature: 58 °F

History

7 days 30 days 1 year Years compared

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Water level Normal range (10–90 %)

What this means

The gauge at Turkey Creek at Sewage Plant near Pinson shows 4.94 ft, well above normal for late October.

That puts it 0.63 ft above the median of 4.31 ft for late October, based on 43 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 4.14 ft (+0.80 ft).

The water is rising: up 0.05 ft over the past 24 hours. If the rise continues, low-lying paths and riverside parking can go under water. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 4.00 ft and 5.06 ft.

That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 58 °F.

Compared with 43 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 4.31 ft0.63 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date: 4.07 ft – 4.92 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (43 years of records)
Same day last year: 4.14 ft+0.80 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 4.00 ft – 5.06 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 4.00 ft – 6.62 ft

High water at Turkey Creek at Sewage Plant near Pinson

The National Weather Service splits flooding into minor, moderate and major flood stage, each tied to what starts to go under water at this particular gauge. Minor flooding usually means low roads, parks and farmland; major flooding reaches homes and businesses.

Keep children and dogs well back from the edge, and stay off flooded footpaths and towpaths.

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

20 Tue 76° 41° – Wind 6 mph

21 Wed 79° 51° – Wind 7 mph

22 Thu 79° 51° – Wind 9 mph

23 Fri 77° 50° – Wind 6 mph

24 Sat 73° 51° – Wind 8 mph

25 Sun 73° 49° – Wind 9 mph

26 Mon 71° 51° – Wind 6 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 06:57 AM Sunset 06:07 PM Daylight 11 hr, 10 min Waxing gibbous 76%

Map

Other gauges on Turkey Creek

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Turkey Creek at MorrisRiver gauge, Turkey Creek	18.5 cfs	Normal	+0.7 cfs	7 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Cahaba River at TrussvilleRiver gauge, Cahaba River	0.0 cfs	Low	±0	8 mi
Village Creek at 86th St North at RoebuckRiver gauge, Village Creek	1.15 ft	Normal	−0.01 ft	9 mi
Cahaba River near Whites ChapelRiver gauge, Cahaba River	1.16 ft	Normal	±0	11 mi
TRIB TO VILLAGE CREEK AT 50th ST IN BIRMINGHAMRiver gauge	0.41 ft	Very low	−0.13 ft	12 mi
Fivemile Creek near RepublicRiver gauge, Fivemile Creek	1.09 ft	Very low	−0.01 ft	13 mi
Shades Creek at Elder St near SpringdaleRiver gauge, Shades Creek	1.3 cfs	Normal	±0	13 mi
Little Cahaba River below LeedsRiver gauge, Little Cahaba River	0.98 ft	Very low	−0.21 ft	14 mi
Little Cahaba River near Jefferson ParkRiver gauge, Little Cahaba River	0.21 ft	Low	−0.14 ft	15 mi

Questions and answers

How does Turkey Creek at Sewage Plant near Pinson compare with last year?

It is 0.80 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 4.14 ft.

What is a normal level for Turkey Creek at Sewage Plant near Pinson in late October?

The median for late October is 4.31 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 4.07 ft and 4.92 ft, based on 43 years of records.

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 Turkey Creek at Sewage Plant near Pinson today?

On Oct 21, 2026, 03:30 AM CDT, the water level was 4.94 ft. Up 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Turkey Creek at Sewage Plant near Pinson rising or falling?

Up 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours. Up 0.57 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Turkey Creek at Sewage Plant near Pinson normal?

Very high for late October. Compared with 43 years of daily readings for this time of year.

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:02455980 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 33.71121, -86.69610 (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	4.94 ft	2026-10-21 08:30	Provisional
Flow	40.7 cfs	2026-10-21 08:30	Provisional
Water temperature	58 °F	2026-10-21 08:00	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Turkey Creek at Sewage Plant near Pinson (usgs:02455980). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/alabama/turkey-creek-at-sewage-plant-near-pinson

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