Alabama River at Montgomery
Montgomery County, Alabama
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 58 ft
Extensive flooding of industrial and residential property occurs. Several square miles of industrial and residential property are flooded.
- 53 ft
Residential flooding becomes widespread in portions of North Montgomery and numerous evacuations may be necessary. The railroad bridge become flooded around 56 feet.
- 45 ft
Residential flooding begins in portions of North Montgomery. Evacuations will likely be need at stages around 50 feet or higher.
- 35 ft
Extensive flooding of low lands in the area occurs.
- 26 ft
Some flooding of low lying areas and secondary roads begins in the Montgomery area. Flooding of the golf course at Maxwell Air Force Base and portions of River Road occurs at stages around 30 feet and higher.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 1886 | 59.7 ft | — |
| Feb 25, 1961 | 58.1 ft | 307,200 cfs |
| Dec 10, 1919 | 57.1 ft | — |
When the water runs low
- 8930 cfs
International Paper Prattville Paper Mill discharges must be limited when river flow falls below this.
- 21 Ft
International Paper cannot discharge wastewater and stores it in ponds.
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