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SwedenAldridge Creek near Farley water level
River gauge, Aldridge Creek, Alabama, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 92.0 cfs
History
What this means
The gauge at Aldridge Creek near Farley reads 2.36 ft, a normal level.
It is 8.64 ft below the flood stage of 11.00 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 2.36 ft and 2.40 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
- 13.78 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 8.64 ft away.
What happens at each level
- 24.50 ft
- Water is several feet deep over the bridge on Mountain Gap Road. Significant flooding of homes and businesses is occurring.
- 18.50 ft
- Water overtops the bridge at Mountain Gap Road.
- 17.00 ft
- Water begins to overtop levees on both sides of the creek upstream of Mountain Gap Road...threatening homes and businesses.
- 15.00 ft
- The creek overflows the right bank upstream of Mountain Gap Road...and begins to threaten a Huntsville Utilities Substation just east of the creek. Large portions of the Aldridge Creek Greenway are flooded.
- 11.00 ft
- The creek reaches bankfull and begins to flood the Aldridge Creek Greenway just south of Mountain Gap Road.
- 2.36 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13.78 ft | June 28, 1999 |
| 2 | 13.68 ft | December 9, 2009 |
| 3 | 11.66 ft | May 6, 2003 |
| 4 | 10.95 ft | January 19, 1988 |
| 5 | 10.70 ft | May 4, 1993 |
| 6 | 10.19 ft | December 23, 1990 |
| 7 | 10.16 ft | April 13, 2020 |
| 8 | 9.88 ft | December 1, 1996 |
| 9 | 9.37 ft | February 15, 1995 |
| 10 | 9.27 ft | March 6, 2004 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
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 | 5.2 mi |
| Aldridge Creek at Sherwood Drain near HuntsvilleRiver gauge, Aldridge Creek | 3.46 ft | Below flood stage | +0.06 ft | 2.9 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 | 10 mi |
| Indian Creek near MadisonRiver gauge, Indian Creek | 2.62 ft | Below flood stage | +0.04 ft | 10 mi |
| Paint Rock River near WoodvilleRiver gauge, Paint Rock River | 1.79 ft | Low | −0.06 ft | 13 mi |
| Cotaco Creek at FloretteRiver gauge, Cotaco Creek | 14.6 cfs | Normal | −1.4 cfs | 17 mi |
| Limestone Creek near AthensRiver gauge, Limestone Creek | 1.38 ft | Normal | +0.01 ft | 18 mi |
| Hester Creek at Buddy Williamson Road near PlevnaRiver gauge, Hester Creek | 1.65 ft | Low | +0.01 ft | 24 mi |
| Swan Creek below AthensRiver gauge, Swan Creek | 3.16 ft | Normal | +0.03 ft | 25 mi |
| Flint Creek near FalkvilleRiver gauge, Flint Creek | 2.44 ft | Normal | −0.14 ft | 28 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for Aldridge Creek near Farley?
The official flood stage is 11.00 ft. The level is currently 8.64 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 near Farley today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 02:50 AM CDT, the water level was 2.36 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Aldridge Creek near Farley rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Aldridge Creek near Farley normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Aldridge Creek near Farley?
The highest level on record is 13.78 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:03575700(Agency page)- Coordinates
34.62398, -86.54110(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 | 2.36 ft | 2026-10-19 07:50 | Provisional |
| Flow | 92.0 cfs | 2026-10-10 16:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Aldridge Creek near Farley (usgs:03575700). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/alabama/aldridge-creek-near-farley
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