RIVER GAUGE · SHADES CREEK
Shades Creek near Greenwood
Jefferson County, Alabama
Water level1.68 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Minor flood10 ft
Moderate flood13.5 ft
Major flood15 ft
The past week
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 7, 2014 | 15.9 ft | — |
| Sep 16, 2004 | 15.02 ft | — |
| Apr 2, 2000 | 14.84 ft | — |
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