Shirtee Creek near Odena, Alabama water level
River gauge, Shirtee Creek, Alabama, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 21.8 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
Shirtee Creek near Odena, Alabama is at 3.08 ft, in the normal range for mid-October.
The median for mid-October is 3.11 ft, based on 15 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.03 ft below typical. On the same day last year the reading was 3.03 ft, a difference of +0.05 ft.
It has risen 0.04 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 2.90 ft and 3.73 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 15 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 3.11 ft0.03 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 3.03 ft – 3.20 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (15 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 3.03 ft+0.05 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 2.90 ft – 3.73 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 2.85 ft – 5.00 ft
Floating and fishing near Shirtee Creek near Odena, Alabama
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coosa River at ChildersburgRiver gauge, Coosa River | 13.93 ft | Normal | +0.12 ft | 8 mi |
| Talladega Creek at AlpineRiver gauge, Talladega Creek | 3.30 ft | Very low | −0.01 ft | 10 mi |
| Coosa River at Gaston Steam Plant near WilsonvilleRiver gauge, Coosa River | 13.54 ft | Normal | +0.01 ft | 11 mi |
| Yellowleaf Creek near WestoverRiver gauge, Yellowleaf Creek | 2.00 ft | Low | −0.01 ft | 15 mi |
| Kelly Creek near VincentRiver gauge, Kelly Creek | 1.12 ft | Low | +0.01 ft | 18 mi |
| Hatchet Creek below RockfordRiver gauge, Hatchet Creek | 1.82 ft | Low | ±0 | 20 mi |
| Hillabee Creek near HackneyvilleRiver gauge, Hillabee Creek | 5.31 ft | Normal | ±0 | 25 mi |
| Choccolocco Creek at Jackson Shoal near LincolnRiver gauge, Choccolocco Creek | 17.62 ft | Low | +0.01 ft | 25 mi |
Questions and answers
Is Shirtee Creek near Odena, Alabama higher than last year?
Yes, it is 0.05 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 3.03 ft.
What is a normal level for Shirtee Creek near Odena, Alabama in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 3.11 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 3.03 ft and 3.20 ft, based on 15 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 Shirtee Creek near Odena, Alabama today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 06:30 AM EDT, the water level was 3.08 ft. Up 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Shirtee Creek near Odena, Alabama rising or falling?
Up 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Shirtee Creek near Odena, Alabama normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 15 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:02406930(Agency page)- Coordinates
33.21178, -86.27331(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 | 3.08 ft | 2026-10-20 10:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 21.8 cfs | 2026-10-20 10:30 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Shirtee Creek near Odena, Alabama (usgs:02406930). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/alabama/shirtee-creek-near-odena-alabama
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