Uchee Creek near Fort Mitchell water level
River gauge, Uchee Creek, Alabama, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 27.4 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
Uchee Creek near Fort Mitchell is at 0.67 ft, in the normal range for mid-October.
That puts it 0.06 ft below the median of 0.74 ft for mid-October, based on 52 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 0.66 ft (+0.01 ft).
It has dropped 0.05 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 0.42 ft and 3.02 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 52 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 0.74 ft0.06 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 0.31 ft – 1.45 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (52 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 0.66 ft+0.01 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 0.42 ft – 3.02 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 0.37 ft – 7.34 ft
Floating and fishing near Uchee Creek near Fort Mitchell
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chattahoochee River at 14th St, at ColumbusRiver gauge, Chattahoochee River | 16.47 ft | Very low | −0.02 ft | 11 mi |
| Chattahoochee River at Spur 39, near OmahaRiver gauge, Chattahoochee River | 187.16 ft | Normal | −0.07 ft | 12 mi |
| Hannahatchee Creek at Union Road, at UnionRiver gauge, Hannahatchee Creek | 1.31 ft | Very low | ±0 | 13 mi |
| Upatoi Creek near ColumbusRiver gauge, Upatoi Creek | 3.92 ft | Normal | −0.04 ft | 13 mi |
| South Fork Cowikee Creek near BatesvilleRiver gauge, South Fork Cowikee Creek | 4.85 ft | Very high | −0.08 ft | 26 mi |
| Chattahoochee River at Coast Guard Dock at EufaulaLake, Chattahoochee River | 187.55 ft | Normal | −0.07 ft | 29 mi |
| Chewacla Creek at Chewacla State Park near AuburnRiver gauge, Chewacla Creek | 1.75 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 32 mi |
| Kinchafoonee Creek at PrestonRiver gauge, Kinchafoonee Creek | 1.46 ft | Low | −0.02 ft | 33 mi |
Questions and answers
How does Uchee Creek near Fort Mitchell compare with last year?
It is 0.01 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 0.66 ft.
What is a normal level for Uchee Creek near Fort Mitchell in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 0.74 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 0.31 ft and 1.45 ft, based on 52 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 Uchee Creek near Fort Mitchell today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 02:00 PM EDT, the water level was 0.67 ft. Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Uchee Creek near Fort Mitchell rising or falling?
Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 1.82 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Uchee Creek near Fort Mitchell normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 52 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:02342500(Agency page)- Coordinates
32.31681, -85.01493(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 | 0.67 ft | 2026-10-18 18:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 27.4 cfs | 2026-10-18 18:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Uchee Creek near Fort Mitchell (usgs:02342500). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/alabama/uchee-creek-near-fort-mitchell
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