Mulberry Creek at Jones water level
River gauge, Mulberry Creek, Alabama, United States
Right now
Very low for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 40.4 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
Low water at Mulberry Creek at Jones: the gauge reads 0.24 ft, far below normal for mid-October.
That puts it 0.86 ft below the median of 1.10 ft for mid-October, based on 50 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 0.22 ft (+0.02 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 0.15 ft – 1.32 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that.
Compared with 50 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 1.10 ft0.86 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 0.57 ft – 2.06 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (50 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 0.22 ft+0.02 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 0.15 ft – 1.32 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 0.15 ft – 4.88 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.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama River at SelmaRiver gauge, Alabama River | 18.36 ft | Normal | +0.04 ft | 14 mi |
| Cahaba River near SuttleRiver gauge, Cahaba River | 3.27 ft | Low | −0.15 ft | 18 mi |
| Cahaba River near Marion JunctionRiver gauge, Cahaba River | 2.07 ft | Normal | −0.17 ft | 19 mi |
| Alabama River at Robert F Henry Lock and DamRiver gauge, Alabama River | 125.30 ft | High | +0.29 ft | 19 mi |
| Alabama River below Robert F Henry L&d near BentonRiver gauge, Alabama River | 79.80 ft | Very low | −0.06 ft | 19 mi |
| Walnut Creek above ClantonRiver gauge, Walnut Creek | 3.47 ft | Normal | ±0 | 28 mi |
| Cahaba River at CentrevilleRiver gauge, Cahaba River | 0.49 ft | Low | −0.06 ft | 29 mi |
| Alabama River near MontgomeryRiver gauge, Alabama River | 27.41 ft | High | +0.25 ft | 31 mi |
Questions and answers
How does Mulberry Creek at Jones compare with last year?
It is 0.02 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 0.22 ft.
What is a normal level for Mulberry Creek at Jones in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 1.10 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 0.57 ft and 2.06 ft, based on 50 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 Mulberry Creek at Jones today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 11:00 AM CDT, the water level was 0.24 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Mulberry Creek at Jones rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.91 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Mulberry Creek at Jones normal?
Very low for mid-October. Compared with 50 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:02422500(Agency page)- Coordinates
32.58291, -86.90360(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 | 0.24 ft | 2026-10-18 16:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 40.4 cfs | 2026-10-18 16:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Mulberry Creek at Jones (usgs:02422500). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/alabama/mulberry-creek-at-jones
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