RIVER GAUGE · BIG WILLS CREEK (AL)
Big Wills Creek (AL) near Fort Payne
De Kalb County, Alabama
Water level3.74 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action10 ft
Minor flood11 ft
Moderate flood13 ft
Major flood20 ft
The past week
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | 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 |
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