Nivelmap
EN

How to read levelsSources and methods

North America

Western Europe

Central Europe

Mediterranean

Nordic countries

South Fork Cowikee Creek near Batesville water level

River gauge, South Fork Cowikee Creek, Alabama, United States

Directions

Very high for mid-October

Water level

4.78ft Steady over the last 24 hours

1 3 4 5

History

24ftOct 16Oct 17Oct 18Oct 19Oct 2024ftOct 16Oct 18Oct 20
-01020ftSep 21Sep 28Oct 5Oct 13Oct 20-01020ftSep 21Oct 5Oct 20
-01020ftFeb 2026Apr 2026Jun 2026Aug 2026Oct 2026-01020ftFeb 2026Jun 2026Oct 2026
Water level Normal range (10–90 %)

What this means

South Fork Cowikee Creek near Batesville is well above normal at 4.78 ft.

The median for mid-October is 2.01 ft, based on 36 years of readings, so the river stage is 2.77 ft above typical.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 4.16 ft and 18.81 ft.

That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.

Compared with 36 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date
2.01 ft2.77 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date
1.42 ft – 2.70 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (36 years of records)
Lowest and highest in 30 days
4.16 ft – 18.81 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
4.16 ft – 18.81 ft

Flood levels and safety

Most flood deaths in the US happen in vehicles. Six inches of fast water can knock an adult off their feet, and a foot or two can float a car. If a road is covered, turn around.

Readings can change quickly after heavy rain upstream, so check again before heading near the water.

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:49 AM Sunset 07:04 PM Daylight 11 hr, 16 min First quarter 67%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Chattahoochee River at Coast Guard Dock at EufaulaLake, Chattahoochee River 187.54 ft Normal −0.03 ft 12 mi
Chattahoochee River at Spur 39, near OmahaRiver gauge, Chattahoochee River 187.23 ft Normal ±0 17 mi
Pataula Creek near GeorgetownRiver gauge, Pataula Creek 2.69 ft Normal −0.01 ft 23 mi
Hannahatchee Creek at Union Road, at UnionRiver gauge, Hannahatchee Creek 1.31 ft Below flood stage ±0 25 mi
Uchee Creek near Fort MitchellRiver gauge, Uchee Creek 0.59 ft Normal −0.03 ft 26 mi
Walter F. George Reservoir near Fort GainesReservoir, Walter F. George Reservoir 187.48 ft Normal −0.05 ft 30 mi
Chattahoochee River below Wfg Dam above Fort GainesRiver gauge, Chattahoochee River 102.10 ft Low +0.46 ft 30 mi
Chattahoochee R .36 Mi Ds Wfg Dam near Fort GainesRiver gauge, Chattahoochee R .36 Mi Ds Wfg Dam 102.14 ft Very low +0.46 ft 31 mi

Questions and answers

What is a normal level for South Fork Cowikee Creek near Batesville in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 2.01 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 1.42 ft and 2.70 ft, based on 36 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 South Fork Cowikee Creek near Batesville today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 05:30 AM EDT, the water level was 4.78 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is South Fork Cowikee Creek near Batesville rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.73 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of South Fork Cowikee Creek near Batesville normal?

Very high for mid-October. Compared with 36 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.

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:02342933 (Agency page)
Coordinates
32.01750, -85.29583 (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

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Water level 4.78 ft 2026-10-20 09:30 Provisional

Download

Embed this gauge

Add a live card for this gauge to your website. It updates on its own and links back here.

How to cite

U.S. Geological Survey: South Fork Cowikee Creek near Batesville (usgs:02342933). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/alabama/south-fork-cowikee-creek-near-batesville

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