Is the Murder Creek flooding?

Alabama · 2 gauges · Alabama river levels

The Murder 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 Murder 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 Murder Creek at State Hwy 41 at Brewton, Al.. The highest level ever recorded there was 37.00 ft on 15 March 1929. Peak records there go back to 1916 (29 annual peaks). It is currently at 9.97 ft, 27.0 ft below that record.

Drains 435 sq mi · gauge elevation 52 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

Gauge	Status	Stage	Flood stage	Updated
Murder Creek at State Hwy 41 at Brewton, Al.	No flooding	9.97 ft	22 ft	49 min ago
Murder Creek near Evergreen AL	No flood stage defined	2.86 ft	—	49 min ago

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.