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Phelps Creek

River

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.
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 13 ft³/s over 22 years).
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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 02418760, as of Aug 22, 2:30 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 13 ft³/s over 22 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 2:30 PM gauge-local time
  • Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Streamflow
4 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
1.54 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 13 ft³/s over 22 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge CHEWACLA CREEK AT CHEWACLA STATE PARK NR AUBURN (11.7 mi away), as of Aug 22, 2:30 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Phelps Creek

H: 97° L: 72°
Sunny
Sunny
97°
|
Feels like 104°
Precipitation
73%
Humidity
43%
Wind
5 mph
UV Index
9
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming🧴High UV - use sunscreen
12 AM
Moderate rain
75°
3 AM
Moderate rain
73°
6 AM
Overcast
73°
9 AM
Overcast
74°
12 PM
Partly Cloudy
84°
3 PM
Sunny
97°
6 PM
Sunny
92°
9 PM
Clear
81°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Phelps Creek?
Phelps Creek is a river in Alabama.
Can you swim at Phelps Creek?
Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.

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Location & Contact

Alabama

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