Alabama River at Henry Lock and Dam
Lowndes County, Alabama
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What floods at each level
- 138 ft
There is considerable flooding in Autaugaville. In addition...most of Benton is flooded at this level.
- 136.5 ft
Most of Benton Road from US 80 to Edsons is flooded. County Road 15 from the Lock to Days Bend floods.
- 135.5 ft
Sections of Benton Road off of US Hwy 80 are flooded.
- 135 ft
In Benton, Calhoun and Church Street are flooded. Sections of 1st through 4th Streets are flooded along with sections of Commerce and Market Streets.
- 134 ft
Portions of Autaugaville begin to flood. In addition...sections of the western railway of Alabama Railroad begin to flood at this level. At 135 feet considerable flooding occurs in Benton.
- 132 ft
Portions of Benton begin to flood. Numerous house trailers along the river become flooded if not moved to higher ground.
- 130 ft
Sections of Praire Creek Campground will begin to flood as water rises to stages of 130 to 135.
- 127 ft
Widespread flooding of farm lands and some homes and trailers along the river occurs.
- 122 ft
Flooding of agricultural lands begins.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 1990 | 135.4 ft | — |
| Apr 17, 1979 | 133 ft | — |
| Feb 20, 1990 | 127.05 ft | — |
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