Village Creek (AL) at Avenue W in Ensley
Alabama — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Jefferson County, Alabama on the Village Creek (AL). Live water level data from USGS gauge 02458450, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
16 ft
Moderate Flood
13 ft
Minor Flood
10 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
16 ft
Serious residential flooding occurs in the Ensley area. Persons in low-lying areas near the creek should move to higher ground at once.
13 ft
Residential flooding occurs in the Ensley area and evacuations will likely be necessary. Persons in low lying areas near the creek should move to higher ground.
12.5 ft
Residential flooding begins and evacuations may become necessary. Persons in low-lying areas near the creek should move to higher ground.
11.5 ft
Avenue W and other local streets in the area become impassable.
11 ft
Sections of the road in the digest area of the water treatment plant are flooded. Additional flooding in the digest area of the water treatment plant occurs and increases as the creek level rises.
10 ft
Flooding of low-lying areas begins in Ensley and Pratt City. The water treatment plant west of Pratt City begins to flood along the road near the digest area of the plant on the north side of the creek.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 2, 1983 | 14.8 ft | — |
| Dec 2, 1983 | 14.8 ft | — |
| Sep 5, 2011 | 14.57 ft | 6,750 cfs |
| Sep 5, 2011 | 14.57 ft | 6,750 cfs |
| Feb 6, 2004 | 14.28 ft | 6,510 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
ENSA1
River
Village Creek (AL)
County
Jefferson, AL
Coordinates
33.5175°N, 86.8792°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Village Creek (AL) at Avenue W in Ensley?
The Village Creek (AL) at Avenue W in Ensley gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02458450) 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 Village Creek (AL) at Avenue W in Ensley?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Village Creek (AL) at Avenue W in Ensley is 10 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 13 feet, and major flooding at 16 feet.
How do I get alerts when Village Creek (AL) rises?
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Where is the Village Creek (AL) at Avenue W in Ensley gauge located?
The gauge is located in Jefferson County, Alabama at coordinates 33.5175°N, 86.8792°W. USGS site number: 02458450. 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