Ohatchee Creek at Ohatchee water level
River gauge, Ohatchee Creek, Alabama, United States
Right now
Very low for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 51.9 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
At 1.74 ft, Ohatchee Creek at Ohatchee is far below normal for mid-October.
The median for mid-October is 1.92 ft, based on 12 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.18 ft below typical. On the same day last year the reading was 1.85 ft, a difference of −0.11 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 1.69 ft and 2.10 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that.
Compared with 12 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 1.92 ft0.18 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 1.75 ft – 2.33 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (12 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 1.85 ft−0.11 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 1.69 ft – 2.10 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 1.73 ft – 9.77 ft
What the stage means on the water
Low water means more dragging on shallow riffles and slower floats. Fish crowd into the deeper runs, and warm, low water stresses them, so play and release them quickly.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coosa River near SouthsideRiver gauge, Coosa River | 4.14 ft | Very low | −0.06 ft | 11 mi |
| Big Canoe Creek at AshvilleRiver gauge, Big Canoe Creek | 1.42 ft | Low | −0.06 ft | 16 mi |
| Coosa River at GadsdenRiver gauge, Coosa River | 21.32 ft | Normal | −0.04 ft | 16 mi |
| Coosa River at Gadsden Steam Plant near GadsdenRiver gauge, Coosa River | 21.43 ft | Normal | −0.03 ft | 16 mi |
| Choccolocco Creek at Jackson Shoal near LincolnRiver gauge, Choccolocco Creek | 17.58 ft | Low | −0.01 ft | 17 mi |
| Choccolocco Creek near Boiling Spring, AlabamaRiver gauge, Choccolocco Creek | 3.23 ft | Normal | −0.04 ft | 17 mi |
| Big Wills Creek near Reece CityRiver gauge, Big Wills Creek | 1.64 ft | Low | −0.04 ft | 22 mi |
| Blackburn Fork Little Warrior River near Holly SpringsRiver gauge, Blackburn Fork Little Warrior River | 4.9 cfs | Normal | +0.2 cfs | 26 mi |
Questions and answers
Is Ohatchee Creek at Ohatchee higher than last year?
No, it is 0.11 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 1.85 ft.
What is a normal level for Ohatchee Creek at Ohatchee in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 1.92 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 1.75 ft and 2.33 ft, based on 12 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 Ohatchee Creek at Ohatchee today?
On Oct 17, 2026, 09:45 PM EDT, the water level was 1.74 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Ohatchee Creek at Ohatchee rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.34 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Ohatchee Creek at Ohatchee normal?
Very low for mid-October. Compared with 12 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:02401895(Agency page)- Coordinates
33.78038, -85.99830(WGS84)- 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 | 1.74 ft | 2026-10-18 01:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 51.9 cfs | 2026-10-18 01:45 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Ohatchee Creek at Ohatchee (usgs:02401895). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/alabama/ohatchee-creek-at-ohatchee
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