Village Creek at 86th St North at Roebuck water level
River gauge, Village Creek, Alabama, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 3.6 cfs
- Water temperature
- 58 °F
History
20252026
What this means
The gauge at Village Creek at 86th St North at Roebuck reads 1.16 ft, a normal level for mid-October.
The median for mid-October is 1.14 ft, based on 20 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.02 ft above typical. On the same day last year the reading was 1.22 ft, a difference of −0.06 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 1.04 ft and 1.85 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The water temperature at the gauge is 58 °F.
Compared with 20 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 1.14 ft0.02 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 0.99 ft – 1.40 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (20 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 1.22 ft−0.06 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 1.04 ft – 1.85 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 1.04 ft – 2.25 ft
What the stage means on the water
A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on Village Creek
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Village Creek at Avenue W at EnsleyRiver gauge, Village Creek | 2.10 ft | Normal | +0.02 ft | 10 mi |
| Village Creek near Pratt City, AlabamaRiver gauge, Village Creek | 1.22 ft | Normal | +0.03 ft | 11 mi |
| Village Creek near Docena, AlabamaRiver gauge, Village Creek | 1.22 ft | Normal | ±0 | 12 mi |
| Village Creek near AdamsvilleRiver gauge, Village Creek | 67.1 cfs | Normal | +1.3 cfs | 17 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRIB TO VILLAGE CREEK AT 50th ST IN BIRMINGHAMRiver gauge | 0.51 ft | Low | −0.02 ft | 3.1 mi |
| Shades Creek at Elder St near SpringdaleRiver gauge, Shades Creek | 1.3 cfs | Normal | −1.3 cfs | 3.9 mi |
| Cahaba River near Mountain BrookRiver gauge, Cahaba River | 0.57 ft | Normal | ±0 | 7 mi |
| Cahaba River at TrussvilleRiver gauge, Cahaba River | 0.0 cfs | Low | ±0 | 8 mi |
| Little Cahaba River near Jefferson ParkRiver gauge, Little Cahaba River | 0.35 ft | Normal | +0.14 ft | 8 mi |
| Valley Creek at Center St at BirminghamRiver gauge, Valley Creek | 1.55 ft | Below flood stage | +0.02 ft | 8 mi |
| Fivemile Creek near RepublicRiver gauge, Fivemile Creek | 1.10 ft | Very low | ±0 | 9 mi |
| Turkey Creek at Sewage Plant near PinsonRiver gauge, Turkey Creek | 4.91 ft | High | +0.05 ft | 9 mi |
Questions and answers
Is Village Creek at 86th St North at Roebuck higher than last year?
No, it is 0.06 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 1.22 ft.
What is a normal level for Village Creek at 86th St North at Roebuck in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 1.14 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 0.99 ft and 1.40 ft, based on 20 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 Village Creek at 86th St North at Roebuck today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 05:15 AM CDT, the water level was 1.16 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Village Creek at 86th St North at Roebuck rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Village Creek at 86th St North at Roebuck normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 20 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:02458148(Agency page)- Coordinates
33.57705, -86.71888(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 | 1.16 ft | 2026-10-20 10:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 3.6 cfs | 2026-10-20 10:15 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 58 °F | 2026-10-20 10:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Village Creek at 86th St North at Roebuck (usgs:02458148). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/alabama/village-creek-at-86th-st-north-at-roebuck
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Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.
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