Crooked Creek near Fairview water level
River gauge, Crooked Creek, Alabama, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 12.6 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
Crooked Creek near Fairview is at 0.53 ft, in the normal range for mid-October.
That puts it 0.13 ft above the median of 0.41 ft for mid-October, based on 34 years of readings. A year ago it stood at −0.13 ft (+0.66 ft).
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 0.49 ft and 1.09 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 34 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 0.41 ft0.13 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- −0.29 ft – 1.26 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (34 years of records)
- Same day last year
- −0.13 ft+0.66 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 0.49 ft – 1.09 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- −0.46 ft – 1.90 ft
Floating and fishing near Crooked Creek near Fairview
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Creek at Snow Road near SemmesRiver gauge, Hamilton Creek | 11.8 cfs | Normal | +1.8 cfs | 4.5 mi |
| Big Creek at County Road 63 near WilmerRiver gauge, Big Creek | 1.54 ft | Low | +0.02 ft | 5.3 mi |
| Escatawpa River near WilmerRiver gauge, Escatawpa River | 7.97 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 8 mi |
| Chickasaw Creek near KushlaRiver gauge, Chickasaw Creek | 3.08 ft | Normal | −0.04 ft | 11 mi |
| Big Creek near Seven HillsRiver gauge, Big Creek | 6.69 ft | Low | −0.01 ft | 11 mi |
| Bayou Sara at SaralandRiver gauge, Bayou Sara | 3.01 ft | Below flood stage | +0.30 ft | 15 mi |
| Fowl River at Half-Mile Road near LaurendineRiver gauge, Fowl River | 1.59 ft | Very low | −0.04 ft | 21 mi |
| Pascagoula River at Graham FerryRiver gauge, Pascagoula River | 2.34 ft | Low | +0.29 ft | 22 mi |
Questions and answers
How does Crooked Creek near Fairview compare with last year?
It is 0.66 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was −0.13 ft.
What is a normal level for Crooked Creek near Fairview in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 0.41 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between −0.29 ft and 1.26 ft, based on 34 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 Crooked Creek near Fairview today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 01:45 PM CDT, the water level was 0.53 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Crooked Creek near Fairview rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Crooked Creek near Fairview normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 34 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:02479980(Agency page)- Coordinates
30.78019, -88.31890(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 | 0.53 ft | 2026-10-19 18:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 12.6 cfs | 2026-10-19 18:45 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Crooked Creek near Fairview (usgs:02479980). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/alabama/crooked-creek-near-fairview
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