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 2026-11-11 13:25:00 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
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Minor flooding here begins at 12 ft. The highest crest on record was 13.58 ft on Sun, Sep 15, 2024.
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.