Is the Fivemile Creek flooding?

Alabama · 2 gauges · Alabama river levels

The Fivemile Creek is tracked by 2 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 Fivemile Creek is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 of 2 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 Fivemile Creek at Ketona AL. The highest level ever recorded there was 19.14 ft on 7 May 2003, carrying 16,700 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1954 (46 annual peaks).

Drains 24 sq mi · gauge elevation 547 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Fivemile Creek near Republic, ALNo flooding1.19 ft18 ft
Fivemile Creek at Ketona ALNo current data
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.