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Terrapin Creek at Ellisville water level

River gauge, Terrapin Creek, Alabama, United States

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Normal for mid-October

Water level

6.99ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Flow
66.2 cfs
Water temperature
62 °F
5 10 15 20 Highest onrecord 19.82 ft Minor floodstage 12.00 ft

History

581013ftOct 13Oct 14Oct 16Oct 18Oct 19Minor flood stage581013ftOct 13Oct 16Oct 19Minor flood stage
581013ftSep 20Sep 27Oct 4Oct 12Oct 19Minor flood stage581013ftSep 20Oct 4Oct 19Minor flood stage
581013ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026Minor flood stage581013ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026Minor flood stage
46810ftJanMarMayJulSepNov202646810ftJanAprJulOct2026

20252026

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

What this means

Terrapin Creek at Ellisville is at 6.99 ft, in the normal range for mid-October.

The median for mid-October is 7.50 ft, based on 46 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.51 ft below typical. It is 5.01 ft below the flood stage of 12.00 ft. On the same day last year the reading was 7.25 ft, a difference of −0.26 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 6.92 ft and 7.54 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The water temperature at the gauge is 62 °F.

Compared with 46 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date
7.50 ft0.51 ft below the median for this date
Normal for this date
4.55 ft – 8.25 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (46 years of records)
Same day last year
7.25 ft−0.26 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days
6.92 ft – 7.54 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
6.92 ft – 9.49 ft
Highest on record
19.82 ftMarch 4, 1979

Floating and fishing near Terrapin Creek at Ellisville

Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.

Flood stage here is 12.00 ft, 5.01 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

12.00 ft
Minor overflow begins around the gage site.
6.99 ft
Right now

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

Highest crests on record

RankLevelDate
119.82 ftMarch 4, 1979
219.10 ftOctober 5, 1995
319.07 ftMarch 4, 1974
418.60 ftMarch 16, 1990
518.10 ftApril 24, 1971
618.00 ftMarch 20, 1970
717.90 ftMarch 13, 1963
817.55 ftJanuary 11, 1972
917.35 ftMarch 15, 1964
1017.30 ftSeptember 24, 1975

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

18 Sun 69° 41° – Wind 12 mph
19 Mon 72° 38° – Wind 9 mph
20 Tue 74° 45° – Wind 5 mph
21 Wed 77° 47° – Wind 4 mph
22 Thu 77° 50° – Wind 5 mph
23 Fri 78° 46° – Wind 6 mph
24 Sat 74° 48° – Wind 10 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:51 AM Sunset 07:05 PM Daylight 11 hr, 13 min First quarter 62%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Coosa River at LeesburgRiver gauge, Coosa River 563.33 ft Very high −0.01 ft 11 mi
Coosa River at State Line, Al/River gauge, Coosa River 13.47 ft High −0.10 ft 13 mi
Little River near Blue PondRiver gauge, Little River 1.56 ft Very low −0.05 ft 16 mi
Chattooga River above GaylesvilleRiver gauge, Chattooga River 3.77 ft Very low ±0 17 mi
Cedar Creek at Ga Ave, at CedartownRiver gauge, Cedar Creek 2.25 ft Below flood stage ±0 20 mi
Coosa River at Gadsden Steam Plant near GadsdenRiver gauge, Coosa River 21.45 ft Normal −0.06 ft 21 mi
Coosa River at GadsdenRiver gauge, Coosa River 21.38 ft Normal −0.05 ft 22 mi
Coosa River Mayos Bar near RomeRiver gauge, Coosa River Mayos Bar 10.47 ft Very low −0.09 ft 22 mi

Questions and answers

Is Terrapin Creek at Ellisville higher than last year?

No, it is 0.26 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 7.25 ft.

What is flood stage for Terrapin Creek at Ellisville?

The official flood stage is 12.00 ft. The level is currently 5.01 ft below it.

What is a normal level for Terrapin Creek at Ellisville in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 7.50 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 4.55 ft and 8.25 ft, based on 46 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 Terrapin Creek at Ellisville today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 03:15 PM EDT, the water level was 6.99 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Terrapin Creek at Ellisville rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.30 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Terrapin Creek at Ellisville normal?

Normal for mid-October. Compared with 46 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:02400100 (Agency page)
Coordinates
34.06510, -85.61413 (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

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Water level 6.99 ft 2026-10-19 19:15 Provisional
Flow 66.2 cfs 2026-10-19 19:15 Provisional
Water temperature 62 °F 2026-10-19 19:15 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Terrapin Creek at Ellisville (usgs:02400100). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/alabama/terrapin-creek-at-ellisville

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