Big Wills Creek at State Hwy 35 near Fort Payne, AL
Is Big Wills Creek at State Hwy 35 near Fort Payne, AL flooding right now?
Big Wills Creek at State Hwy 35 near Fort Payne, AL measured 3.90 ft on 2026-11-11 12:45:00 UTC. That observation was 7.1 ft below its 11 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.90 ft
Streamflow
15 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 11 ft, with major flooding at 20 ft. The highest crest on record was 17.94 ft on Mon, Apr 13, 2020.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 10 ft | 6.1 ft below |
| Minor flood | 11 ft | 7.1 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 13 ft | 9.1 ft below |
| Major flood | 20 ft | 16.1 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 17.94 ft | 2020-04-13 |
| 14.43 ft | 2021-06-20 |
| 14.36 ft | 2009-01-07 |
| 14.19 ft | 2003-05-06 |
| 14.13 ft | 2020-02-06 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| South Sauty Creek near Rainsville, Ala | 10.1 mi | DeKalb County |
| Little River near Blue Pond AL | 11.4 mi | Cherokee County |
| Town Creek near Geraldine AL | 13.3 mi | DeKalb County |
| Chattooga River above Gaylesville AL | 17.9 mi | Cherokee County |
| Coosa River at Leesburg AL | 18.0 mi | Cherokee County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.