River stage
Walnut Creek (AL)
- River level
- 3.53 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 1 of 1
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 1 of 1 gauge on the Walnut Creek (AL) reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Walnut Creek level at Clanton
The Walnut Creek is measured in one place, at Clanton, AL. The height below is the river at that spot rather than along its whole length, because the National Weather Service sets a flood stage for each gauge separately.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Clanton | 3.53 ft | normal, steady |
Recent levels on the Walnut Creek
The chart covers the last 122 days of readings at Clanton, AL.
Other rivers nearby
- Walnut Creek (IA) different river, same name
- Walnut Creek (KS) different river, same name
- Walnut Creek (Mansfield, TX) different river, same name
- Cahaba River 10 gauges
- Coosa River 12 gauges
- Alabama River 6 gauges
- Lost Creek (AL) 1 gauge
- Conecuh River 3 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Walnut Creek flooding right now?
No. The Walnut Creek is below flood stage at Clanton, AL, its only gauge, as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Walnut Creek?
The Walnut Creek is at 3.53 ft at Clanton, AL, the only gauge on the river.
Where is the Walnut Creek measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate one gauge on the Walnut Creek, at Clanton, AL.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. On the Walnut Creek it is set for the gauge at Clanton, AL, so it describes conditions there rather than along the whole river. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.
River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.