Aldridge Creek at Toney Drive at Huntsville water level

Name: Aldridge Creek at Toney Drive at 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

3.11ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 10, 2026, 07:50 AM CDT (10 days ago)

This gauge last reported 10 days ago. The value may be out of date; check the agency page before you rely on it.

History

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What this means

The gauge at Aldridge Creek at Toney Drive at Huntsville reads 3.11 ft, a normal level. That reading is from Oct 10, 2026, 07:50 AM CDT, so the gauge may be offline or reporting late.

It is 7.89 ft below the flood stage of 11.00 ft.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours.

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: 9.40 ftJune 28, 1999

What the stage means on the water

A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.

The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 11.00 ft, still 7.89 ft away.

What happens at each level

14.00 ft: Water overtops the bridge on Toney Drive and is likely also approaching nearby homes.
12.00 ft: Water floods ballfields near the creek...and farmland both along the creek and along nearby tributaries on Jones Farm.
11.00 ft: The creek spills over its banks...and into nearby lowlands...including a baseball field.
9.00 ft: The creek reaches the top of the concrete channel on the left bank.
3.11 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	9.40 ft	June 28, 1999
2	9.32 ft	May 6, 2003
3	7.89 ft	July 31, 1996
4	6.73 ft	April 3, 2000
5	6.47 ft	March 5, 2004
6	6.39 ft	June 4, 2001

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

19 Mon 72° 45° – Wind 9 mph

20 Tue 75° 55° – Wind 9 mph

21 Wed 74° 53° – Wind 7 mph

22 Thu 74° 51° – Wind 8 mph

23 Fri 75° 53° – Wind 6 mph

24 Sat 73° 52° – Wind 10 mph

25 Sun 70° 52° – Wind 10 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 06:57 AM Sunset 06:05 PM Daylight 11 hr, 8 min Waxing gibbous 72%

Map

Other gauges on Aldridge Creek

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Aldridge Creek at Sherwood Drain near HuntsvilleRiver gauge, Aldridge Creek	3.47 ft	Below flood stage	+0.02 ft	2.4 mi
Aldridge Creek near FarleyRiver gauge, Aldridge Creek	2.35 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	5.2 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Flint River at BrownsboroRiver gauge, Flint River	7.23 ft	Normal	+0.01 ft	7 mi
Indian Creek near MadisonRiver gauge, Indian Creek	2.64 ft	Below flood stage	+0.01 ft	8 mi
Paint Rock River near WoodvilleRiver gauge, Paint Rock River	1.76 ft	Low	−0.01 ft	15 mi
Limestone Creek near AthensRiver gauge, Limestone Creek	1.39 ft	Normal	±0	16 mi
Hester Creek at Buddy Williamson Road near PlevnaRiver gauge, Hester Creek	1.64 ft	Low	−0.01 ft	19 mi
Cotaco Creek at FloretteRiver gauge, Cotaco Creek	12.0 cfs	Normal	−1.3 cfs	21 mi
Swan Creek below AthensRiver gauge, Swan Creek	3.17 ft	Normal	±0	23 mi
Estill Fork at EstillforkRiver gauge, Estill Fork	4.53 ft	Normal	−0.01 ft	26 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for Aldridge Creek at Toney Drive at Huntsville?

The official flood stage is 11.00 ft. The level is currently 7.89 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 Toney Drive at Huntsville today?

On Oct 10, 2026, 07:50 AM CDT, the water level was 3.11 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Aldridge Creek at Toney Drive at Huntsville rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Aldridge Creek at Toney Drive at 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 Toney Drive at Huntsville?

The highest level on record is 9.40 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:0357568650 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 34.69815, -86.55055 (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	3.11 ft	2026-10-10 12:50	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Aldridge Creek at Toney Drive at Huntsville (usgs:0357568650). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/alabama/aldridge-creek-at-toney-drive-at-huntsville

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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer