Major Flood
15 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
13.5 ft
Minor Flood
10 ft
What Floods at Each Level
15 ft
Property to the northeast side of the gage location could become impacted at stages of 15 feet and higher.
14.5 ft
A foot of water is flowing over some sections of the road west of the bridge.
14 ft
Lindsey Loop road near the bridge becomes impassable.
13.5 ft
The west side of the road is flooded up to near the bridge.
10 ft
Water overflows banks at 10 feet. Fields begin to flood around the area.
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 7, 2014 | 15.9 ft | — |
| Sep 16, 2004 | 15.02 ft | — |
| Apr 2, 2000 | 14.84 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
GWDA1
River
Shades Creek
County
Jefferson, AL
Coordinates
33.3257°N, 86.9487°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Shades Creek near Greenwood?
The Shades Creek near Greenwood gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02423630) 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 Shades Creek near Greenwood?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Shades Creek near Greenwood is 10 feet. Action stage begins at N/A feet. Moderate flooding starts at 13.5 feet, and major flooding at 15 feet.
How do I get alerts when Shades Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Shades Creek near Greenwood 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 Shades Creek near Greenwood gauge located?
The gauge is located in Jefferson County, Alabama at coordinates 33.3257°N, 86.9487°W. USGS site number: 02423630. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey