Locust Fork at Sayre, Al.
Is Locust Fork at Sayre, Al. flooding right now?
Locust Fork at Sayre, Al. measured 2.41 ft on 2026-09-22 21:00:00 UTC. That observation was 22.6 ft below its 25 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.41 ft
Streamflow
56 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 25 ft, with major flooding at 49 ft. The highest crest on record was 48.6 ft on Thu, Feb 23, 1961.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 25 ft | 22.6 ft below |
| Minor flood | 25 ft | 22.6 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 45 ft | 42.6 ft below |
| Major flood | 49 ft | 46.6 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 48.6 ft | 1961-02-23 |
| 47.9 ft | 1949-01-07 |
| 45 ft | 1942-12-29 |
| 43.9 ft | 1951-03-30 |
| 41.79 ft | 1990-02-17 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Five Mile Creek near Sayre, Ala | 3.3 mi | Jefferson County |
| Village Creek near Adamsville, Al. | 7.3 mi | Jefferson County |
| Sipsey Fork at Sipsey, Ala | 9.2 mi | Walker County |
| Turkey Creek at Morris AL | 10.0 mi | Jefferson County |
| Fivemile Creek near Republic, AL | 10.2 mi | Jefferson 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.