Is the Bear Creek flooding?

Alabama · 3 gauges · Alabama river levels

The Bear Creek is tracked by 3 USGS streamgauges in Alabama. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Bear Creek is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 0 of 3 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Alabama river levels.

data refreshed 3 min ago

Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

River facts

The longest-running gauge on this river is Bear Creek at Redbay, AL. The highest level ever recorded there was 17.62 ft on 17 March 1973, carrying 34,800 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1914 (36 annual peaks). It is currently at 3.85 ft, 13.8 ft below that record.

Drains 263 sq mi · gauge elevation 507 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Bear Creek at Bishop, Al.No current data
Bear Creek near Hackleburg ALNo flood stage defined1.74 ft
Bear Creek at Redbay, ALNo flood stage defined3.85 ft
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.