Choccolocco Creek at Jackson Shoal near Lincoln water level

Name: Choccolocco Creek at Jackson Shoal near Lincoln water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
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River gauge, Choccolocco Creek, Alabama, United States

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Low for mid-October

Water level

17.64ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 01:30 PM EDT (25 min ago)

Flow: 165 cfs

History

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Water level Normal range (10–90 %)

What this means

Low water at Choccolocco Creek at Jackson Shoal near Lincoln: the gauge reads 17.64 ft, below normal for mid-October.

That puts it 0.11 ft below the median of 17.76 ft for mid-October, based on 44 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 17.82 ft (−0.18 ft).

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. The 30-day range is 17.53 ft – 18.14 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that.

Compared with 44 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 17.76 ft0.11 ft below the median for this date
Normal for this date: 17.54 ft – 18.36 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (44 years of records)
Same day last year: 17.82 ft−0.18 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 17.53 ft – 18.14 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 17.53 ft – 22.42 ft

Paddling and fishing conditions

At low levels, plan for shorter paddling trips and expect to walk your boat through a few shoals.

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:54 AM Sunset 07:06 PM Daylight 11 hr, 12 min Waxing gibbous 70%

Map

Other gauges on Choccolocco Creek

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Choccolocco Creek near Boiling Spring, AlabamaRiver gauge, Choccolocco Creek	3.15 ft	Low	−0.04 ft	18 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Talladega Creek at AlpineRiver gauge, Talladega Creek	3.31 ft	Very low	±0	15 mi
Ohatchee Creek at OhatcheeRiver gauge, Ohatchee Creek	1.74 ft	Very low	−0.01 ft	17 mi
Kelly Creek near VincentRiver gauge, Kelly Creek	1.12 ft	Low	+0.03 ft	18 mi
Big Canoe Creek at AshvilleRiver gauge, Big Canoe Creek	1.39 ft	Low	±0	22 mi
Coosa River at ChildersburgRiver gauge, Coosa River	13.65 ft	Normal	−0.32 ft	23 mi
Shirtee Creek near Odena, AlabamaRiver gauge, Shirtee Creek	3.06 ft	Low	+0.01 ft	25 mi
Cahaba River near Whites ChapelRiver gauge, Cahaba River	1.16 ft	Normal	±0	26 mi
Little Cahaba River below LeedsRiver gauge, Little Cahaba River	1.09 ft	Low	+0.07 ft	27 mi

Questions and answers

How does Choccolocco Creek at Jackson Shoal near Lincoln compare with last year?

It is 0.18 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 17.82 ft.

What is a normal level for Choccolocco Creek at Jackson Shoal near Lincoln in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 17.76 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 17.54 ft and 18.36 ft, based on 44 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 Choccolocco Creek at Jackson Shoal near Lincoln today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 01:30 PM EDT, the water level was 17.64 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Choccolocco Creek at Jackson Shoal near Lincoln rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.18 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Choccolocco Creek at Jackson Shoal near Lincoln normal?

Low for mid-October. Compared with 44 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:02404400 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 33.54844, -86.09692 (WGS84)
Vertical datum: NGVD29
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	17.64 ft	2026-10-20 17:30	Provisional
Flow	165 cfs	2026-10-20 17:30	Provisional

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