Paint Rock River near Woodville water level

Name: Paint Rock River near Woodville water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
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River gauge, Paint Rock River, Alabama, United States

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Low for mid-October

Water level

1.76ft Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 08:00 PM EDT (53 min ago)

Flow: 17.5 cfs

History

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Water level Normal range (10–90 %) Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to fall to 1.80 ft by Monday, October 19 at 08:00 PM. Issued Monday, October 19 at 09:44 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

At 1.76 ft, the Paint Rock River near Woodville is below normal for mid-October.

The median for mid-October is 2.18 ft, based on 49 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.42 ft below typical. It is 13.24 ft below the flood stage of 15.00 ft. On the same day last year the reading was 2.31 ft, a difference of −0.55 ft.

The level is falling, down 0.05 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 1.80 ft by Monday, October 19 at 08:00 PM. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 1.74 ft and 3.02 ft.

Compared with 49 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 2.18 ft0.42 ft below the median for this date
Normal for this date: 1.36 ft – 4.43 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (49 years of records)
Same day last year: 2.31 ft−0.55 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 1.74 ft – 3.02 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 1.74 ft – 19.23 ft
Highest on record: 24.40 ftMarch 16, 1973
Forecast peak: 1.80 ftMonday, October 19 at 08:00 PM

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.

The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 15.00 ft, still 13.24 ft away.

What happens at each level

30.00 ft: Water reaches and overtops the bridge at the gage site on Highway 72. Large portions of Highway 72 and surrounding local roads will be flooded and homes will be threatened.
23.00 ft: Flood waters cover U.S. Highway 72 near Woodville and Paint Rock. Some evacuations may become necessary as water approaches residences.
20.00 ft: Portions of Alabama State Highway 65 are closed due to high water.
19.00 ft: Water is covering Alabama State Route 65 about two miles north of U.S. Highway 72. Several County Roads in Paint Rock Valley are flooded...including Jackson County Road 20.
15.00 ft: Flood waters affect mostly bottomland along the river...including low lying farm and pasturelands.
14.00 ft: The Butler Bottom Lowlands near the river are flooded. High waters are approaching County Road 20 north of the town of Paint Rock.
12.00 ft: Some minor overflow of lowlands begins.
1.76 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: 24 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	24.40 ft	March 16, 1973
2	23.42 ft	December 23, 1990
3	22.60 ft	March 12, 1963
4	21.36 ft	December 2, 1991
5	21.08 ft	February 11, 1994
6	21.06 ft	December 27, 1973
7	21.00 ft	March 21, 1980
8	20.87 ft	January 8, 1998
9	20.84 ft	January 5, 1949
10	20.64 ft	March 24, 1993

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:56 AM Sunset 07:06 PM Daylight 11 hr, 10 min First quarter 64%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Flint River at BrownsboroRiver gauge, Flint River	7.22 ft	Normal	−0.01 ft	12 mi
Aldridge Creek near FarleyRiver gauge, Aldridge Creek	2.36 ft	Below flood stage	±0	13 mi
Aldridge Creek at Sherwood Drain near HuntsvilleRiver gauge, Aldridge Creek	3.45 ft	Below flood stage	+0.02 ft	14 mi
Aldridge Creek at Toney Drive at HuntsvilleRiver gauge, Aldridge Creek	3.11 ft	Below flood stage	±0	15 mi
Estill Fork at EstillforkRiver gauge, Estill Fork	4.55 ft	Normal	+0.04 ft	21 mi
Indian Creek near MadisonRiver gauge, Indian Creek	2.63 ft	Below flood stage	+0.02 ft	23 mi
South Sauty Creek near RainsvilleRiver gauge, South Sauty Creek	7.17 ft	Low	+0.01 ft	23 mi
Town Creek near GeraldineRiver gauge, Town Creek	9.6 cfs	Normal	−1.4 cfs	25 mi

Questions and answers

Is the Paint Rock River near Woodville higher than last year?

No, it is 0.55 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 2.31 ft.

What is flood stage for the Paint Rock River near Woodville?

The official flood stage is 15.00 ft. The level is currently 13.24 ft below it.

What is a normal level for the Paint Rock River near Woodville in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 2.18 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 1.36 ft and 4.43 ft, based on 49 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 Paint Rock River near Woodville today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 08:00 PM EDT, the water level was 1.76 ft. Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Paint Rock River near Woodville rising or falling?

Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.82 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Paint Rock River near Woodville normal?

Low for mid-October. Compared with 49 years of daily readings for this time of year.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:03574500 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 34.62429, -86.30636 (WGS84)
Vertical datum: NAVD88
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	1.76 ft	2026-10-20 00:00	Provisional
Flow	17.5 cfs	2026-10-20 00:00	Provisional

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