LOCUST FORK AT SAYRE, AL.

Jefferson County, Alabama · USGS gauge 02456500 · NWS SAYA1 · LOCUST FORK flood status · Alabama river levels

Is LOCUST FORK AT SAYRE, AL. flooding right now?

No — LOCUST FORK AT SAYRE, AL. is at 5.64 ft, 19.4 ft below its 25 ft flood stage, as of 82 min ago.

Gauge height
5.64 ft
as of 82 min ago
Streamflow
1,380 cfs
data refreshed 5 min ago

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

NWS forecast, issued 6 hours ago. Forecasts are issued for select river points and update through the day.

Flood stages at this gauge

CategoryStageCurrent distance
Action25 ft19.4 ft below
Minor flood25 ft19.4 ft below
Moderate flood45 ft39.4 ft below
Major flood49 ft43.4 ft below

Highest crests on record

StageDate
48.6 ft1961-02-23
47.9 ft1949-01-07
45 ft1942-12-29
43.9 ft1951-03-30
41.79 ft1990-02-17

Last 7 days

flood stage 25 ft

Past 7 days · 4.02–25.00 ft

Nearby gauges

GaugeDistanceCounty
FIVE MILE CREEK NR SAYRE, ALA3.3 miJefferson County
VILLAGE CREEK NEAR ADAMSVILLE, AL.7.3 miJefferson County
SIPSEY FORK AT SIPSEY, ALA9.2 miWalker County
TURKEY CREEK AT MORRIS AL10.0 miJefferson County
FIVEMILE CREEK NEAR REPUBLIC, AL10.2 miJefferson County
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.

Sources: USGS monitoring location · NWS gauge & forecast