RIVER GAUGE · LIMESTONE CREEK (AL)
Limestone Creek (AL) near Athens (Capshaw)
Limestone County, Alabama
Water level1.35 ft
Flow96 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action10 ft
Minor flood12 ft
Moderate flood16 ft
Major flood20 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 20 ft
Water covers Highway 72 at Limestone Creek.
- 16 ft
Water approaches the underside of the Highway 72 bridges. Significant flooding of farmland and other lowlands near the river is occurring.
- 12 ft
Water spills over the banks of Limestone Creek...flooding lowlands near the river.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 1973 | 17.48 ft | 45,800 cfs |
| Mar 11, 1963 | 15.5 ft | 26,000 cfs |
| Dec 22, 1991 | 15.2 ft | 26,700 cfs |
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