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Estill Fork at Estillfork water level

River gauge, Estill Fork, Alabama, United States

Directions

Normal for mid-October

Water level

4.54ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Flow
3.0 cfs
5 6

History

468ftOct 11Oct 12Oct 14Oct 15Oct 17468ftOct 11Oct 14Oct 17
581013ftSep 18Sep 25Oct 2Oct 10Oct 17581013ftSep 18Oct 2Oct 17
510ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026510ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026
510ftJanMarMayJulSepNov2026510ftJanAprJulOct2026

20252026

Water level Normal range (10–90 %)

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Estill Fork at Estillfork, where the gauge shows 4.54 ft.

The median for mid-October is 4.64 ft, based on 10 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.09 ft below typical. On the same day last year the reading was 4.65 ft, a difference of −0.11 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 4.39 ft – 5.23 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.

Compared with 10 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date
4.64 ft0.09 ft below the median for this date
Normal for this date
4.29 ft – 6.48 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (10 years of records)
Same day last year
4.65 ft−0.11 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days
4.39 ft – 5.23 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
4.39 ft – 10.34 ft

Paddling and fishing conditions

Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

17 Sat 62° 48° – Wind 15 mph
18 Sun 69° 43° – Wind 6 mph
19 Mon 68° 44° – Wind 7 mph
20 Tue 74° 48° – Wind 5 mph
21 Wed 75° 49° – Wind 3 mph
22 Thu 75° 51° – Wind 6 mph
23 Fri 76° 50° – Wind 4 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:53 AM Sunset 07:09 PM Daylight 11 hr, 16 min First quarter 41%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Hester Creek at Buddy Williamson Road near PlevnaRiver gauge, Hester Creek 1.64 ft Low +0.01 ft 17 mi
Flint River at BrownsboroRiver gauge, Flint River 7.22 ft Normal −0.02 ft 19 mi
Paint Rock River near WoodvilleRiver gauge, Paint Rock River 1.89 ft Normal −0.12 ft 21 mi
Elk River above FayettevilleRiver gauge, Elk River 1.44 ft Below flood stage ±0 26 mi
Aldridge Creek at Toney Drive at HuntsvilleRiver gauge, Aldridge Creek 3.11 ft Below flood stage ±0 26 mi
Aldridge Creek at Sherwood Drain near HuntsvilleRiver gauge, Aldridge Creek 3.33 ft Below flood stage −0.02 ft 28 mi
Aldridge Creek near FarleyRiver gauge, Aldridge Creek 2.37 ft Below flood stage −0.03 ft 29 mi
South Sauty Creek near RainsvilleRiver gauge, South Sauty Creek 7.17 ft Low +0.01 ft 31 mi

Questions and answers

Is Estill Fork at Estillfork higher than last year?

No, it is 0.11 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 4.65 ft.

What is a normal level for Estill Fork at Estillfork in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 4.64 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 4.29 ft and 6.48 ft, based on 10 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 Estill Fork at Estillfork today?

On Oct 17, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT, the water level was 4.54 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Estill Fork at Estillfork rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.33 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Estill Fork at Estillfork normal?

Normal for mid-October. Compared with 10 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:03574100 (Agency page)
Coordinates
34.91000, -86.16833 (WGS84)
Update interval
every 15 minutes
Licence
Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision

Published series

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Water level 4.54 ft 2026-10-17 14:00 Provisional
Flow 3.0 cfs 2026-10-17 14:00 Provisional

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How to cite

U.S. Geological Survey: Estill Fork at Estillfork (usgs:03574100). Accessed October 17, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/alabama/estill-fork-at-estillfork

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