Moderate Flood
14.5 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.
Minor Flood
11 ft
What Floods at Each Level
17 ft
Water approaches the rail road tracks just north of the bridge between 17 and 18 feet.
14.5 ft
Water begins to overflow the south side of bridge.
11 ft
Water begins to overflow on south side/left bank of creek and approaches the road south of the bridge around 11.5 feet.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2024 | 12.89 ft | — |
| Jul 24, 2024 | 12.17 ft | — |
| Sep 4, 2022 | 12.17 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
VALA1
River
Valley Creek (AL)
County
Jefferson, AL
Coordinates
33.5056°N, 86.8367°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Valley Creek (AL) at Center Street?
The Valley Creek (AL) at Center Street gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02461130) 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 Valley Creek (AL) at Center Street?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Valley Creek (AL) at Center Street is 11 feet. Action stage begins at N/A feet. Moderate flooding starts at 14.5 feet, and major flooding at N/A feet.
How do I get alerts when Valley Creek (AL) rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Valley Creek (AL) at Center Street 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 Valley Creek (AL) at Center Street gauge located?
The gauge is located in Jefferson County, Alabama at coordinates 33.5056°N, 86.8367°W. USGS site number: 02461130. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: Valley Creek (AL-2) at Ave W
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey