RIVER GAUGE · SIPSEY FORK
Sipsey Fork near Grayson
Winston County, Alabama
Water level2.70 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action16 ft
Minor flood24 ft6,500 cfs
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 45 ft
Water levels are near to the stairs of the upper parking lot. 44.27 is the flood of record.
- 38 ft
Water levels reach the walk bridge and car bridge crossing the river.
- 24 ft
The lower parking lot at gauge site begins to flood. Damage to vehicles is likely as water continues to rise.
- 16 ft
At 16 feet water reaches bankfull and begins minor overflow along sections of the river.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 1973 | 44.27 ft | 20,300 cfs |
| Dec 24, 2015 | 41.81 ft | 17,500 cfs |
| Dec 17, 1967 | 38.29 ft | 14,200 cfs |
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