Shoal Creek at Iron City, TN
Is Shoal Creek at Iron City, TN flooding right now?
Shoal Creek at Iron City, TN measured 1.73 ft on 2026-09-22 20:30:00 UTC. That observation was 12.3 ft below its 14 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.73 ft
Streamflow
87 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 14 ft, with major flooding at 22 ft. The highest crest on record was 28.1 ft on Sat, Mar 1, 1902.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 10 ft | 8.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 14 ft | 12.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 19 ft | 17.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 22 ft | 20.3 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 28.1 ft | 1902-03-01 |
| 26.56 ft | 1955-03-21 |
| 24.5 ft | 1998-07-14 |
| 23.21 ft | 2002-01-24 |
| 23.12 ft | 2010-05-02 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Bluewater Creek near Antioch, AL | 10.5 mi | Lauderdale County |
| Cypress Creek near Florence AL | 16.4 mi | Lauderdale County |
| Tennessee River at Florence AL | 17.2 mi | Lauderdale County |
| Shoal Creek at Lawrenceburg, TN | 19.9 mi | Lawrence County |
| Sugar Creek at Hwy 11 near Minor Hill, TN | 21.5 mi | Giles 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.