RIVER GAUGE · BIG CANOE CREEK
Big Canoe Creek at hwy 231 Ashville
St. Clair County, Alabama
Water level1.36 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Minor flood11 ft
Moderate flood15 ft
Major flood20.5 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 25 ft
Water will approach the road of the main channel bridge on US 231.
- 20.5 ft
A few homes on 5th street will flood.
- 15 ft
Roadway become impassable along Double-Bridge Road and Pinedale Road near and at the bridges.
- 14 ft
Water will begin to overflow the roads near bridges along Double-Bridge Road and Pinedale Road.
- 11 ft
The creek will over flow its banks and into surrounding fields and woodlands as water rises above 11 feet.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 23, 2004 | 19.05 ft | 14,800 cfs |
| Apr 12, 1979 | 18.75 ft | 13,600 cfs |
| Sep 16, 2004 | 17.38 ft | 9,360 cfs |
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