Valley Creek at Center St at Birmingham, AL
Is Valley Creek at Center St at Birmingham, AL flooding right now?
Valley Creek at Center St at Birmingham, AL measured 1.52 ft on 2026-09-22 20:25:00 UTC. That observation was 9.5 ft below its 11 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.52 ft
Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 11 ft. The highest crest on record was 12.89 ft on Sun, Sep 15, 2024.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Minor flood | 11 ft | 9.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 14.5 ft | 13.0 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 12.89 ft | 2024-09-15 |
| 12.17 ft | 2024-07-24 |
| 12.17 ft | 2022-09-04 |
| 11.79 ft | 2022-09-04 |
| 11.79 ft | 2023-09-17 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Valley Creek at Ave W near Ensley, AL | 2.2 mi | Jefferson County |
| Village Creek at Avenue W at Ensley, AL | 2.6 mi | Jefferson County |
| Village Creek at 24Th St. at Birmingham, AL | 2.8 mi | Jefferson County |
| Village Creek near Pratt City, Alabama | 3.4 mi | Jefferson County |
| Shades Creek near Homewood, Ala | 4.2 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.