Murder Creek at State Hwy 41 at Brewton, Al.
Is Murder Creek at State Hwy 41 at Brewton, Al. flooding right now?
Murder Creek at State Hwy 41 at Brewton, Al. measured 9.97 ft on 2026-09-22 20:45:00 UTC. That observation was 12.0 ft below its 22 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
9.97 ft
Streamflow
145 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 22 ft, with major flooding at 29 ft. The highest crest on record was 37 ft on Fri, Mar 15, 1929.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 17 ft | 7.0 ft below |
| Minor flood | 22 ft | 12.0 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 25 ft | 15.0 ft below |
| Major flood | 29 ft | 19.0 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 37 ft | 1929-03-15 |
| 32.61 ft | 1990-03-17 |
| 30.93 ft | 1990-03-13 |
| 30.2 ft | 1916-07-08 |
| 29.9 ft | 1975-04-11 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Burnt Corn Creek at State Hwy 41 near Brewton, Al. | 2.3 mi | Escambia County |
| Conecuh River at State Hwy 41 near Brewton, Al. | 2.4 mi | Escambia County |
| Big Escambia Creek at Flomaton AL | 13.0 mi | Escambia County |
| Escambia River near Century, FL | 13.5 mi | Santa Rosa County |
| Folley Creek near Dixie, AL | 16.2 mi | Escambia County |
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