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Prescott Creek

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Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 126 ft³/s over 54 years).
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stream in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States of America

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Live flow only — judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. USGS gauge 02462000, as of Aug 21, 8:45 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 126 ft³/s over 54 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 8:45 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
86 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
3.06 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 126 ft³/s over 54 years).

No official beach-advisory feed for Alabama yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge VALLEY CREEK NEAR OAK GROVE AL (8.6 mi away), as of Aug 21, 8:45 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Prescott Creek

H: 97° L: 76°
Overcast
Overcast
82°
|
Feels like 86°
Precipitation
11%
Humidity
73%
Wind
3 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming
12 AM
Overcast
84°
3 AM
Overcast
80°
6 AM
Overcast
76°
9 AM
Overcast
83°
12 PM
Sunny
95°
3 PM
Partly Cloudy
96°
6 PM
Overcast
86°
9 PM
Overcast
82°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Prescott Creek?
Prescott Creek is a river in Alabama.
Can you swim at Prescott Creek?
Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 21, 2026.

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