Round Island Creek Water Level

Q: What is the water level of Round Island Creek today?

Round Island Creek water levels are measured at USGS gauge SWAN CREEK BELOW ATHENS, ALA; the current gauge height updates on this page throughout the day, alongside a 30-day trend.

Q: Is Round Island Creek high or low right now?

This page compares the current reading against the trailing 30-day average and range for Round Island Creek — above the average means higher water than usual, below means lower.

Live gauge height for Round Island Creek, measured at USGS station SWAN CREEK BELOW ATHENS, ALA (8.9 mi from the nearest mapped ramp).

Current gauge height

3.17 ft

Updated 45 min ago

vs. 30-day average

-0.04 ft

30-day avg: 3.21 ft

Streamflow

10 cfs

30-Day Water Level Trend

2026-08-03Range: 3.17–3.35 ft2026-09-01

Round Island Creek is currently near its 30-day average — typical launching conditions at most ramps.

Boat Ramps on Round Island Creek (2)

Cowford Boat Ramp — Lawson, Alabama
Cowford Campground — Athens, Alabama

See all Round Island Creek boat ramps →

Round Island Creek Water Level FAQ

What is the water level of Round Island Creek today?

The USGS gauge for Round Island Creek (SWAN CREEK BELOW ATHENS, ALA) currently reads a gauge height of 3.17 feet, near its 30-day average. Readings update throughout the day from USGS instrumentation.

Is Round Island Creek high or low right now?

Compared with the past 30 days, Round Island Creek is near its 30-day average.

Where can I launch a boat on Round Island Creek?

BoatLaunchMap lists 2 boat ramps on Round Island Creek, each with directions, ratings, and launch details.

Data: U.S. Geological Survey, station 03577225. Gauge height is measured relative to the station datum, not lake depth. Always verify conditions on site before launching.