Moderate Flood
11 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
9 ft
What Floods at Each Level
14 ft
Begins to overflow the bridge at 14 feet.
11 ft
Begins to overflow the road between 11 and 12 feet.
9 ft
Some roads upstream (along CR 455 and CR 89) will begin to flood between 9 and 11 feet and also downstream along CR 251.
8.5 ft
Creek reaches banks between 8.5 and 9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2023 | 15.63 ft | — |
| May 29, 2018 | 13.94 ft | 4,260 cfs |
| Apr 30, 2016 | 13.74 ft | 3,970 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
WCCA1
River
Walnut Creek (AL)
County
Chilton, AL
Coordinates
32.8903°N, 86.5792°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Walnut Creek (AL) above Clanton?
The Walnut Creek (AL) above Clanton gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02408150) 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 Walnut Creek (AL) above Clanton?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Walnut Creek (AL) above Clanton is 9 feet. Action stage begins at N/A feet. Moderate flooding starts at 11 feet, and major flooding at N/A feet.
How do I get alerts when Walnut Creek (AL) rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Walnut Creek (AL) above Clanton 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 Walnut Creek (AL) above Clanton gauge located?
The gauge is located in Chilton County, Alabama at coordinates 32.8903°N, 86.5792°W. USGS site number: 02408150. 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