Village Creek at Avenue W at Ensley, AL
Is Village Creek at Avenue W at Ensley, AL flooding right now?
Village Creek at Avenue W at Ensley, AL measured 2.12 ft on 2026-09-22 21:15:00 UTC. That observation was 7.9 ft below its 10 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.12 ft
Streamflow
38 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 10 ft, with major flooding at 16 ft. The highest crest on record was 14.8 ft on Sat, Dec 3, 1983.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 10 ft | 7.9 ft below |
| Minor flood | 10 ft | 7.9 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 13 ft | 10.9 ft below |
| Major flood | 16 ft | 13.9 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 14.8 ft | 1983-12-03 |
| 14.57 ft | 2011-09-05 |
| 14.28 ft | 2004-02-06 |
| 14.22 ft | 2021-06-20 |
| 14 ft | 1979-04-13 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Village Creek near Pratt City, Alabama | 0.8 mi | Jefferson County |
| Valley Creek at Ave W near Ensley, AL | 1.8 mi | Jefferson County |
| Valley Creek at Center St at Birmingham, AL | 2.6 mi | Jefferson County |
| Village Creek near Docena, Alabama | 3.4 mi | Jefferson County |
| Village Creek at 24Th St. at Birmingham, AL | 3.9 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.