Major Flood
135 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
132 ft
Minor Flood
122 ft
Action Stage
122 ft
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.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 1990 | 135.4 ft | — |
| Apr 17, 1979 | 133 ft | — |
| Feb 20, 1990 | 127.05 ft | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Alabama River at Henry Lock and Dam?
The Alabama River at Henry Lock and Dam gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02421350) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Alabama River at Henry Lock and Dam?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Alabama River at Henry Lock and Dam is 122 feet. Action stage begins at 122 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 132 feet, and major flooding at 135 feet.
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Where is the Alabama River at Henry Lock and Dam gauge located?
The gauge is located in Lowndes County, Alabama at coordinates 32.3222°N, 86.7839°W. USGS site number: 02421350. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.