Major Flood
20 ft
Current Water Level
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Streamflow
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
13 ft
Minor Flood
11 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
What Floods at Each Level
20 ft
Widespread flooding is occurring near Fort Payne.
13 ft
Flooding of roads and businesses on the North side of Fort Payne...North of Interstate 59...is possible.
11 ft
Lowland flooding occurrs near the creek between Fort Payne and Collinsville.
10 ft
The River reaches bankfull.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2020 | 17.94 ft | 6,097 cfs |
| Jun 20, 2021 | 14.43 ft | 3,757 cfs |
| Jan 7, 2009 | 14.36 ft | 3,709 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
BGWA1
River
Big Wills Creek (AL)
County
De Kalb, AL
Coordinates
34.4381°N, 85.7672°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Big Wills Creek (AL) near Fort Payne?
The Big Wills Creek (AL) near Fort Payne gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02400680) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Big Wills Creek (AL) near Fort Payne?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Big Wills Creek (AL) near Fort Payne is 11 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 13 feet, and major flooding at 20 feet.
How do I get alerts when Big Wills Creek (AL) rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Big Wills Creek (AL) near Fort Payne to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Big Wills Creek (AL) near Fort Payne gauge located?
The gauge is located in De Kalb County, Alabama at coordinates 34.4381°N, 85.7672°W. USGS site number: 02400680. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey