Indian Creek (AL) at Madison
Alabama — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Madison County, Alabama on the Indian Creek (AL). Live water level data from USGS gauge 03575830, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
16 ft
Moderate Flood
12 ft
Minor Flood
7.5 ft
Action Stage
6 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
24 ft
Upstream of gage, water overtops new bridge over Indian Creek on Old Madison Pike. At the gage site, Major Flooding ongoing. Highway 20 and Interstate 565 closed. Nearby businesses under water with evacuations likely in a large portion of the western portion of Madison County.
23 ft
Upstream from the gage, water likely overtops Old Madison Pike East/West of the Indian Creek Bridge. Evacuations likely at nearby homes/apartments.
16 ft
At gage, water overtops Highway 20 bridge. Major flooding ongoing at nearby businesses. Interstate 565 may begin to be affected. Evacuations likely ongoing at this point at the gage site, with evatuations possible upstream of the gage site on Old Madison Pike.
13 ft
Upstream from the gage site, water begins affecting the church parking lot on Old Madison Pike, just west of the bridge over Indian Creek. Sports facility at the nearby high school is likely inundated with at least a foot of water.
12 ft
At gage, water begins affecting nearby parking lots of businesses. Upstream of gage site, Greenway completely covered with a foot or more of water. Creekwood Park Playground and parking lot completely underwater and inaccessible. Tributaries upstream of the gage in NW Madison County likely experiencing Moderate Flooding.
8 ft
Creekwood Park Playground is mostly covered by water. Parking lot still accessible. Large portion of Greenway covered with several inches of water. Well upstream of the gage site is likely experiencing minor flooding of tributaries that feed into Indian Creek Basin in NW Madison County.
7.5 ft
Bank-full at gage site on Highway 20 bridge. Minor flooding along a large portion of the Greenway with some portions completely underwater.
6 ft
Upstream from gage site, Minor flooding begins affecting portions of the Indian Creek Greenway.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 1973 | 12.7 ft | 16,500 cfs |
| Mar 15, 1973 | 12.7 ft | 16,500 cfs |
| Jul 21, 2023 | 11.97 ft | 12,480 cfs |
| Jul 21, 2023 | 11.97 ft | 12,480 cfs |
| Dec 21, 1990 | 11.76 ft | 11,600 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
MADA1
River
Indian Creek (AL)
County
Madison, AL
Coordinates
34.6972°N, 86.6997°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Indian Creek (AL) at Madison?
The Indian Creek (AL) at Madison gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03575830) 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 Indian Creek (AL) at Madison?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Indian Creek (AL) at Madison is 7.5 feet. Action stage begins at 6 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 12 feet, and major flooding at 16 feet.
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Where is the Indian Creek (AL) at Madison gauge located?
The gauge is located in Madison County, Alabama at coordinates 34.6972°N, 86.6997°W. USGS site number: 03575830. 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