Major Flood
20 ft
Current Water Level
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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
16 ft
Minor Flood
12 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
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.
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 | 17.48 ft | 45,800 cfs |
| Mar 11, 1963 | 15.5 ft | 26,000 cfs |
| Dec 22, 1991 | 15.2 ft | 26,700 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
ATNA1
River
Limestone Creek (AL)
County
Limestone, AL
Coordinates
34.7517°N, 86.8231°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Limestone Creek (AL) near Athens (Capshaw)?
The Limestone Creek (AL) near Athens (Capshaw) gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03576250) 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 Limestone Creek (AL) near Athens (Capshaw)?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Limestone Creek (AL) near Athens (Capshaw) is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 16 feet, and major flooding at 20 feet.
How do I get alerts when Limestone Creek (AL) rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Limestone Creek (AL) near Athens (Capshaw) 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 Limestone Creek (AL) near Athens (Capshaw) gauge located?
The gauge is located in Limestone County, Alabama at coordinates 34.7517°N, 86.8231°W. USGS site number: 03576250. 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