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SwedenShades Creek at Elder St near Springdale water level
River gauge, Shades Creek, Alabama, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 1.1 cfs
- Water temperature
- 58 °F
History
What this means
The gauge at Shades Creek at Elder St near Springdale reads 2.14 ft, a normal level for mid-October.
The level is falling, down 0.05 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 2.14 ft and 2.20 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 58 °F.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 11.76 ftOctober 6, 2021
What the stage means on the water
A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.76 ft | October 6, 2021 |
| 2 | 10.33 ft | May 4, 2021 |
| 3 | 8.31 ft | July 27, 2024 |
| 4 | 7.65 ft | November 30, 2022 |
| 5 | 7.29 ft | December 28, 2018 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on Shades Creek
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shades Creek near HomewoodRiver gauge, Shades Creek | 3.48 ft | Normal | +0.02 ft | 7 mi |
| Shades Creek near GreenwoodRiver gauge, Shades Creek | 1.67 ft | Very low | −0.07 ft | 19 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cahaba River near Mountain BrookRiver gauge, Cahaba River | 0.57 ft | Normal | −0.04 ft | 2.7 mi |
| TRIB TO VILLAGE CREEK AT 50th ST IN BIRMINGHAMRiver gauge | 0.43 ft | Very low | −0.05 ft | 3.2 mi |
| Village Creek at 86th St North at RoebuckRiver gauge, Village Creek | 1.16 ft | Normal | ±0 | 3.9 mi |
| Little Cahaba River at Cah Bea Road near Cahaba HtsRiver gauge, Little Cahaba River | 1.32 ft | Normal | ±0 | 5.7 mi |
| Little Cahaba River near Jefferson ParkRiver gauge, Little Cahaba River | 0.19 ft | Low | −0.01 ft | 6.1 mi |
| Valley Creek at Center St at BirminghamRiver gauge, Valley Creek | 1.53 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 7 mi |
| Cahaba River near Cahaba HeightsRiver gauge, Cahaba River | 1.41 ft | Normal | +0.01 ft | 7 mi |
| Little Cahaba River below LeedsRiver gauge, Little Cahaba River | 1.19 ft | Normal | +0.18 ft | 9 mi |
Questions and answers
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 Shades Creek at Elder St near Springdale today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 04:00 PM CDT, the water level was 2.14 ft. Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Shades Creek at Elder St near Springdale rising or falling?
Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Shades Creek at Elder St near Springdale normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Shades Creek at Elder St near Springdale?
The highest level on record is 11.76 ft on October 6, 2021.
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.
Where does this data come from?
The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:02423571(Agency page)- Coordinates
33.52098, -86.71693(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 | 2.14 ft | 2026-10-19 21:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 1.1 cfs | 2026-10-19 21:00 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 58 °F | 2026-10-19 21:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Shades Creek at Elder St near Springdale (usgs:02423571). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/alabama/shades-creek-at-elder-st-near-springdale
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