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Valley Creek near Oak Grove water level

River gauge, Valley Creek, Alabama, United States

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Right now

Normal for mid-October

Water level

3.14ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Flow
127 cfs
3.0 3.2 3.5 3.7

History

History
3.03.33.53.8ftOct 13Oct 14Oct 16Oct 18Oct 193.03.33.53.8ftOct 13Oct 16Oct 19
3.03.54.0ftSep 20Sep 27Oct 4Oct 12Oct 193.03.54.0ftSep 20Oct 4Oct 19
468ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026468ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026
468ftJanMarMayJulSepNov2026468ftJanAprJulOct2026

20252026

Water level Normal range (10–90 %)

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Valley Creek near Oak Grove, where the gauge shows 3.14 ft.

That puts it 0.10 ft below the median of 3.24 ft for mid-October, based on 45 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 3.28 ft (−0.14 ft).

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 3.00 ft – 4.10 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.

Compared with 45 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date
3.24 ft0.10 ft below the median for this date
Normal for this date
3.03 ft – 3.70 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (45 years of records)
Same day last year
3.28 ft−0.14 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days
3.00 ft – 4.10 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
3.00 ft – 7.65 ft

Paddling and fishing conditions

Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 06:57 AM Sunset 06:11 PM Daylight 11 hr, 15 min First quarter 61%

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Other gauges on Valley Creek

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Valley Creek at Center St at BirminghamRiver gauge, Valley Creek 1.53 ft Below flood stage ±0 17 mi
Valley Creek at Ave W near EnsleyRiver gauge, Valley Creek 3.89 ft Below flood stage ±0 15 mi
Valley Creek below BrightonRiver gauge, Valley Creek 1.32 ft No reference yet −0.04 ft 10 mi
Valley Creek near BessemerRiver gauge, Valley Creek 5.50 ft Very low −0.03 ft 8 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Village Creek near AdamsvilleRiver gauge, Village Creek 65.8 cfs Normal −7.9 cfs 13 mi
Shades Creek near GreenwoodRiver gauge, Shades Creek 1.68 ft Very low −0.11 ft 13 mi
Village Creek near Docena, AlabamaRiver gauge, Village Creek 1.22 ft Normal +0.01 ft 13 mi
Black Warrior River at Bankhead L&d near BessemerRiver gauge, Black Warrior River 254.64 ft Normal −0.04 ft 13 mi
Black Warrior River below Bankhead L&d near BessemerRiver gauge, Black Warrior River 186.56 ft Normal −0.08 ft 13 mi
Village Creek near Pratt City, AlabamaRiver gauge, Village Creek 1.20 ft Normal ±0 14 mi
Village Creek at Avenue W at EnsleyRiver gauge, Village Creek 2.08 ft Low −0.01 ft 15 mi

Questions and answers

How does Valley Creek near Oak Grove compare with last year?

It is 0.14 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 3.28 ft.

What is a normal level for Valley Creek near Oak Grove in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 3.24 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 3.03 ft and 3.70 ft, based on 45 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 Valley Creek near Oak Grove today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 01:45 PM CDT, the water level was 3.14 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Valley Creek near Oak Grove rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.13 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Valley Creek near Oak Grove normal?

Normal for mid-October. Compared with 45 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:02462000 (Agency page)
Coordinates
33.44733, -87.12222 (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 3.14 ft 2026-10-19 18:45 Provisional
Flow 127 cfs 2026-10-19 18:45 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Valley Creek near Oak Grove (usgs:02462000). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/alabama/valley-creek-near-oak-grove

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