Sipsey Fork near Grayson water level

Name: Sipsey Fork near Grayson water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Sipsey Fork, Alabama, United States

Directions

Normal for mid-October

Water level

2.66ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 17, 2026, 10:00 PM CDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 7.8 cfs
Water temperature: 59 °F

History

7 days 30 days 1 year Years compared

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

What this means

The gauge at Sipsey Fork near Grayson reads 2.66 ft, a normal level for mid-October.

That puts it 0.30 ft below the median of 2.97 ft for mid-October, based on 50 years of readings. It is 21.34 ft below the flood stage of 24.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 2.78 ft (−0.12 ft).

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 2.63 ft and 3.23 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 59 °F.

Compared with 50 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 2.97 ft0.30 ft below the median for this date
Normal for this date: 1.52 ft – 3.71 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (50 years of records)
Same day last year: 2.78 ft−0.12 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 2.63 ft – 3.23 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 2.63 ft – 12.35 ft
Highest on record: 44.27 ftMarch 16, 1973

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.

The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 24.00 ft, still 21.34 ft away.

What happens at each level

45.00 ft: Water levels are near to the stairs of the upper parking lot. 44.27 is the flood of record.
38.00 ft: Water levels reach the walk bridge and car bridge crossing the river.
24.00 ft: The lower parking lot at gauge site begins to flood. Damage to vehicles is likely as water continues to rise.
16.00 ft: At 16 feet water reaches bankfull and begins minor overflow along sections of the river.
2.66 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	44.27 ft	March 16, 1973
2	41.81 ft	December 25, 2015
3	38.29 ft	December 18, 1967
4	36.78 ft	January 23, 1999
5	36.20 ft	October 17, 1975
6	33.66 ft	December 23, 1990
7	33.66 ft	May 19, 1983
8	33.54 ft	March 4, 1977
9	33.48 ft	December 30, 1969
10	33.37 ft	May 3, 1984

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 06:58 AM Sunset 06:13 PM Daylight 11 hr, 15 min First quarter 46%

Map

Other gauges on Sipsey Fork

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Sipsey Fork at SipseyRiver gauge, Sipsey Fork	35.12 ft	No reference yet	−0.05 ft	37 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Clear Creek at New Hope Church near Poplar SpringsRiver gauge, Clear Creek	1.46 ft	Normal	−0.01 ft	14 mi
Bear Creek near HackleburgRiver gauge, Bear Creek	8.6 cfs	Very low	±0	21 mi
Big Nance Creek at CourtlandRiver gauge, Big Nance Creek	1.00 ft	Very low	±0	27 mi
Flint Creek near FalkvilleRiver gauge, Flint Creek	2.63 ft	Normal	−0.16 ft	27 mi
Blackwater Creek near ManchesterRiver gauge, Blackwater Creek	2.29 ft	Normal	−0.04 ft	27 mi
Buttahatchee River below HamiltonRiver gauge, Buttahatchee River	1.26 ft	Low	−0.01 ft	36 mi
Lost Creek near OakmanRiver gauge, Lost Creek	22.1 cfs	Normal	−1.4 cfs	36 mi
Mulberry Fork at CordovaRiver gauge, Mulberry Fork	11.13 ft	Normal	−0.01 ft	39 mi

Questions and answers

How does Sipsey Fork near Grayson compare with last year?

It is 0.12 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 2.78 ft.

What is flood stage for Sipsey Fork near Grayson?

The official flood stage is 24.00 ft. The level is currently 21.34 ft below it.

What is a normal level for Sipsey Fork near Grayson in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 2.97 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 1.52 ft and 3.71 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 Sipsey Fork near Grayson today?

On Oct 17, 2026, 10:00 PM CDT, the water level was 2.66 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Sipsey Fork near Grayson rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.57 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Sipsey Fork near Grayson normal?

Normal for mid-October. Compared with 50 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:02450250 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 34.28538, -87.39891 (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	2.66 ft	2026-10-18 03:00	Provisional
Flow	7.8 cfs	2026-10-18 03:00	Provisional
Water temperature	59 °F	2026-10-18 03:00	Provisional

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