Valley Creek at Ave W near Ensley, AL
Is Valley Creek at Ave W near Ensley, AL flooding right now?
Valley Creek at Ave W near Ensley, AL measured 3.88 ft on 2026-09-22 20:25:00 UTC. That observation was 8.1 ft below its 12 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.88 ft
Streamflow
11 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 12 ft. The highest crest on record was 13.58 ft on Sun, Sep 15, 2024.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Minor flood | 12 ft | 8.1 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 13.58 ft | 2024-09-15 |
| 12.61 ft | 2022-09-04 |
| 12.39 ft | 2026-06-20 |
| 12.16 ft | 2025-04-06 |
| 12.12 ft | 2024-07-24 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Village Creek at Avenue W at Ensley, AL | 1.8 mi | Jefferson County |
| Valley Creek at Center St at Birmingham, AL | 2.2 mi | Jefferson County |
| Village Creek near Pratt City, Alabama | 2.4 mi | Jefferson County |
| Shades Creek near Homewood, Ala | 4.5 mi | Jefferson County |
| Village Creek at 24Th St. at Birmingham, AL | 4.7 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.