Can you swim here today?
Flat Rock Creek
Alabama · River
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date
Use cautionAs of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Flat Rock Creek is 82°F (28°C), measured by USGS gauge 02453500, 2.5 miles away.
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 819 ft³/s over 27 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
- Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 819 ft³/s over 27 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 3:30 AM gauge-local time
- Water temperature is 82°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. — USGS gauge 02453500, as of Aug 22, 3:30 AM gauge-local time
Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 819 ft³/s over 27 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for Alabama yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge MULBERRY FORK AT CORDOVA AL (2.5 mi away), as of Aug 22, 3:30 AM gauge-local time.
Before you get in
- Never swim alone — and keep weaker swimmers within arm's reach.
- Scout depth and entry/exit points before you get in.
- Read the current: avoid fast, rising, or murky water.
- Check the forecast — get out well before storms or lightning.
- Obey posted signs, flags, and lifeguard guidance.
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Conditions are for general information only and can change quickly. Always judge the water in person and follow posted advisories and local guidance before swimming or paddling.