Aldridge Creek at Sherwood Drain near Huntsville water level

Name: Aldridge Creek at Sherwood Drain near Huntsville water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Aldridge Creek, Alabama, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

3.47ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 21, 2026, 04:55 AM CDT (29 min ago)

Flow: 91.0 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

Aldridge Creek at Sherwood Drain near Huntsville is at 3.47 ft, in the normal range.

It is 8.53 ft below the flood stage of 12.00 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 3.29 ft and 3.47 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record: 14.55 ftJune 28, 1999

Floating and fishing near Aldridge Creek at Sherwood Drain near Huntsville

Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.

Flood stage here is 12.00 ft, 8.53 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

16.00 ft: The creek overtops the bridge at Sherwood Drive. Floodwaters may be affecting nearby homes.
15.00 ft: Water is covering numerous roads on the left bank of Aldridge Creek...including Atwood Street...and is approaching homes near the right bank.
14.00 ft: Water is covering several roads near the creek...including Atwood Street...Sherwood Drive...and Harrisburg Drive.
12.00 ft: Water is covering large portions of the Greenway between Atwood Street and Aldridge Creek...and is approaching Atwood Street on the left bank.
11.00 ft: Water begins to cover the Greenway between Aldridge Creek and Atwood Street.
3.47 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	14.55 ft	June 28, 1999
2	10.40 ft	May 6, 2003
3	9.31 ft	April 13, 2020
4	9.01 ft	May 4, 2002
5	8.76 ft	April 3, 2000
6	8.47 ft	March 6, 2004
7	7.51 ft	December 9, 2004
8	7.26 ft	September 17, 2004
9	7.13 ft	February 6, 2004

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

21 Wed 77° 50° – Wind 8 mph

22 Thu 78° 55° – Wind 9 mph

23 Fri 75° 49° – Wind 7 mph

24 Sat 72° 49° – Wind 8 mph

25 Sun 72° 49° – Wind 9 mph

26 Mon 71° 49° – Wind 5 mph

27 Tue 73° 52° – Wind 4 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 06:57 AM Sunset 06:06 PM Daylight 11 hr, 8 min Waxing gibbous 76%

Map

Other gauges on Aldridge Creek

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Aldridge Creek at Toney Drive at HuntsvilleRiver gauge, Aldridge Creek	3.11 ft	Below flood stage	±0	2.4 mi
Aldridge Creek near FarleyRiver gauge, Aldridge Creek	2.35 ft	Below flood stage	±0	2.9 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Flint River at BrownsboroRiver gauge, Flint River	7.24 ft	Normal	+0.02 ft	8 mi
Indian Creek near MadisonRiver gauge, Indian Creek	2.77 ft	Below flood stage	+0.06 ft	9 mi
Paint Rock River near WoodvilleRiver gauge, Paint Rock River	1.75 ft	Low	−0.01 ft	14 mi
Limestone Creek near AthensRiver gauge, Limestone Creek	1.39 ft	Normal	+0.01 ft	16 mi
Cotaco Creek at FloretteRiver gauge, Cotaco Creek	11.6 cfs	Normal	−1.3 cfs	19 mi
Hester Creek at Buddy Williamson Road near PlevnaRiver gauge, Hester Creek	1.64 ft	Low	±0	21 mi
Swan Creek below AthensRiver gauge, Swan Creek	3.14 ft	Low	±0	23 mi
Estill Fork at EstillforkRiver gauge, Estill Fork	4.54 ft	Normal	±0	28 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for Aldridge Creek at Sherwood Drain near Huntsville?

The official flood stage is 12.00 ft. The level is currently 8.53 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 Aldridge Creek at Sherwood Drain near Huntsville today?

On Oct 21, 2026, 04:55 AM CDT, the water level was 3.47 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Aldridge Creek at Sherwood Drain near Huntsville rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Up 0.15 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Aldridge Creek at Sherwood Drain near Huntsville normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Aldridge Creek at Sherwood Drain near Huntsville?

The highest level on record is 14.55 ft on June 28, 1999.

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:0357568980 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 34.66426, -86.55416 (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	3.47 ft	2026-10-21 09:55	Provisional
Flow	91.0 cfs	2026-10-10 23:50	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Aldridge Creek at Sherwood Drain near Huntsville (usgs:0357568980). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/alabama/aldridge-creek-at-sherwood-drain-near-huntsville

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