Alabama · river
West Fork Pinhook Creek at Blue Sprs Road at Huntsville
Live conditions for this USGS-monitored stretch of water, updated every 15 minutes.
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Paddle Score, from live wind and water conditions
Wind
4 mph
gusting to 7 mph
Air temp
93°F
1% chance of rain
River flow
101 cfs
Best day to paddle this week
Sunday · 100
Today
95
93°
Thu
63
96°
Fri
67
93°
Sat
97
91°
Sun
100
89°
Best
Mon
100
87°
Tue
98
90°
Scored from each day's peak forecast wind, heat, and rain chance — river flow isn't forecastable, so check back before you load the boat.
Wind, next 12 hours
mph| Hour | Wind (mph) | Gusts (mph) |
|---|---|---|
| 5p | 7 | 9 |
| 6p | 4 | 5 |
| 7p | 4 | 7 |
| 8p | 4 | 5 |
| 9p | 4 | 5 |
| 10p | 2 | 5 |
| 11p | 1 | 4 |
| 12a | 3 | 5 |
| 1a | 2 | 7 |
| 2a | 3 | 9 |
| 3a | 1 | 8 |
| 4a | 2 | 6 |
Why this score
- Wind — 4 mph — calm, ideal for any boat±0
- Heat — 93°F — bring more water than you think-5
We don't have launch notes for this one
This page is built from the USGS gauge at this location, so the flow and weather are real — but we haven't verified where to put in, what the hazards are, or whether this stretch is legal or sensible to paddle. We'd rather say that than invent it. The links below are where to find out.
We also don't have a verified safe-flow range here, so the Paddle Score reflects weather only. Judge the flow number against local knowledge, not against our score.
Do your own homework
We show you live conditions. For local knowledge — where to put in, what the hazards are, whether it's worth the drive — here's where paddlers actually talk about this water. We don't vet these sources; check the dates and judge for yourself.
- Paddler discussion on Reddit
Trip reports and local warnings, straight from the source
- Search American Whitewater
Rapid classifications and gauge-linked run descriptions
- Satellite view and access roads
Check parking, put-ins, and what the banks actually look like
- Video from this water
The fastest way to see the character of a run before you drive
- USGS gauge 0357587090
Full hydrograph, historical flows, and station metadata
Nearby water
- East Fork Pinhook Creek at Winchester Road at Huntsvilunder 1 mi
- Pinhook Creek at Mastin Lake Road at Huntsville, Ala1 mi
- Broglan Branch at Oakwood Avenue at Huntsville3 mi
- Dallas Branch at Coleman Street in Huntsville3 mi
- Pinhook Creek at Clinton Ave. at Huntsville4 mi
- Fagan Creek at Adams Street at Huntsville5 mi