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SwedenBear Creek at Redbay water level
River gauge, Bear Creek, Alabama, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 76.2 cfs
History
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Bear Creek at Redbay, where the gauge shows 4.36 ft.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 4.29 ft – 4.37 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
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 Bear Creek
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Creek near HackleburgRiver gauge, Bear Creek | 10.4 cfs | Very low | +1.4 cfs | 22 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Bud Creek near Moores MillRiver gauge, Red Bud Creek | 4.91 ft | Low | ±0 | 10 mi |
| Bull Mountain Creek at TremontRiver gauge, Bull Mountain Creek | 1.93 ft | Very low | −0.02 ft | 17 mi |
| Cummings Creek near FultonRiver gauge, Cummings Creek | 2.37 ft | Very low | +0.01 ft | 17 mi |
| Tombigbee River near FultonRiver gauge, Tombigbee River | 7.14 ft | Normal | −0.12 ft | 23 mi |
| Buttahatchee River below HamiltonRiver gauge, Buttahatchee River | 1.28 ft | Low | −0.04 ft | 24 mi |
| Twentymile Creek near GuntownRiver gauge, Twentymile Creek | 10.28 ft | Normal | +0.02 ft | 26 mi |
| Cypress Creek near FlorenceRiver gauge, Cypress Creek | 1.53 ft | Very low | −0.02 ft | 34 mi |
| Town Creek at Eason Boulevard at TupeloRiver gauge, Town Creek | 0.69 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 36 mi |
Questions and answers
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 Bear Creek at Redbay today?
On Oct 17, 2026, 12:45 PM CDT, the water level was 4.36 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Bear Creek at Redbay rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Bear Creek at Redbay normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 5 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.
Where does this data come from?
The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:03592000(Agency page)- Coordinates
34.44399, -88.11560(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 | 4.36 ft | 2026-10-17 17:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 76.2 cfs | 2026-10-17 17:45 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Bear Creek at Redbay (usgs:03592000). Accessed October 17, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/alabama/bear-creek-at-redbay
How we check values
Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.
Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer