Valley Creek near Oak Grove water level
River gauge, Valley Creek, Alabama, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 127 cfs
History
20252026
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.
Map
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
| Parameter | Last value | Time (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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