Village Creek near Docena, Alabama water level
River gauge, Village Creek, Alabama, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 69.3 cfs
- Water temperature
- 66 °F
History
20252026
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Village Creek near Docena, Alabama, where the gauge shows 1.25 ft.
That puts it 0.01 ft above the median of 1.24 ft for mid-October, based on 29 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 1.25 ft as well.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 1.20 ft – 3.43 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 66 °F.
Compared with 29 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 1.24 ft0.01 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 1.20 ft – 1.57 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (29 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 1.25 ft0.00 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 1.20 ft – 3.43 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 1.20 ft – 5.04 ft
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on Village Creek
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Village Creek at 86th St North at RoebuckRiver gauge, Village Creek | 1.13 ft | Normal | −0.06 ft | 12 mi |
| Village Creek at Avenue W at EnsleyRiver gauge, Village Creek | 2.10 ft | Normal | +0.02 ft | 3.4 mi |
| Village Creek near Pratt City, AlabamaRiver gauge, Village Creek | 1.21 ft | Normal | +0.01 ft | 2.6 mi |
| Village Creek near AdamsvilleRiver gauge, Village Creek | 65.8 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 6.1 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fivemile Creek near RepublicRiver gauge, Fivemile Creek | 1.12 ft | Low | +0.02 ft | 4.7 mi |
| Valley Creek at Ave W near EnsleyRiver gauge, Valley Creek | 3.89 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 4.9 mi |
| Valley Creek at Center St at BirminghamRiver gauge, Valley Creek | 1.54 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 5.9 mi |
| Shades Creek near HomewoodRiver gauge, Shades Creek | 3.47 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 9 mi |
| TRIB TO VILLAGE CREEK AT 50th ST IN BIRMINGHAMRiver gauge | 0.40 ft | Very low | −0.03 ft | 9 mi |
| Valley Creek near BessemerRiver gauge, Valley Creek | 5.53 ft | Very low | +0.03 ft | 9 mi |
| Locust Fork at SayreRiver gauge, Locust Fork | 2.53 ft | Low | −0.02 ft | 12 mi |
Questions and answers
How does Village Creek near Docena, Alabama compare with last year?
It is about the same as on this day last year, when the reading was 1.25 ft.
What is a normal level for Village Creek near Docena, Alabama in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 1.24 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 1.20 ft and 1.57 ft, based on 29 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 Village Creek near Docena, Alabama today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 01:30 PM CDT, the water level was 1.25 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Village Creek near Docena, Alabama rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.09 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Village Creek near Docena, Alabama normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 29 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:02458600(Agency page)- Coordinates
33.54816, -86.92583(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 | 1.25 ft | 2026-10-20 18:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 69.3 cfs | 2026-10-20 18:30 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 66 °F | 2026-10-20 18:30 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Village Creek near Docena, Alabama (usgs:02458600). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/alabama/village-creek-near-docena-alabama
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