Shades Creek near Homewood, Ala
Is Shades Creek near Homewood, Ala flooding right now?
Shades Creek near Homewood, Ala measured 3.46 ft on 2026-11-11 13:15:00 UTC. That observation was 10.5 ft below its 14 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.46 ft
Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 14 ft. The highest crest on record was 19.88 ft on Thu, Sep 16, 2004.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Minor flood | 14 ft | 10.5 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 19.88 ft | 2004-09-16 |
| 18.79 ft | 2021-05-04 |
| 17.09 ft | 2021-10-07 |
| 16.97 ft | 2020-02-06 |
| 16.08 ft | 2002-09-22 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Valley Creek at Center St at Birmingham, AL | 4.2 mi | Jefferson County |
| Valley Creek at Ave W near Ensley, AL | 4.5 mi | Jefferson County |
| Cahaba River near Cahaba Heights AL | 4.8 mi | Shelby County |
| Cahaba River near Hoover, AL | 5.7 mi | Jefferson County |
| Cahaba River near Acton AL | 5.9 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.