Major Flood
7.5 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
5 ft
Minor Flood
4 ft
Action Stage
3 ft
What Floods at Each Level
14.3 ft
Flooding of the U.S. 43 bridge and the I-65 bridge occur.
11 ft
Extensive flooding will occur along Bayou Sara and Norton Creeks with many bridges flooded.
8.3 ft
Bayou Sara Avenue floods east of gauging site. Numerous houses and streets flood east of the railroad between Bayou Sara and Norton Creek.
7.9 ft
Streets along Bayou Sara flood. Low lying areas along Gunnison Creek in Satuma flood. Above 8 feet, numererous streets and houses east of the railroad between Bayou Sara and Norton Creeks flood.
7.5 ft
Numerous houses flood at 7.5 feet and some evacuations also become necessary.
6 ft
Flooding of residences in the area will occur.
5 ft
Street flooding east of the railroad becomes widespread.
4 ft
Flooding of streets begin.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 1998 | 9.8 ft | — |
| Aug 31, 2008 | 9.3 ft | — |
| May 22, 2026 | 8.94 ft | — |
About This Gauge
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Bayou Sara at Saraland?
The Bayou Sara at Saraland gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02470805) 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 Bayou Sara at Saraland?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Bayou Sara at Saraland is 4 feet. Action stage begins at 3 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 5 feet, and major flooding at 7.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when Bayou Sara rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Bayou Sara at Saraland to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Bayou Sara at Saraland gauge located?
The gauge is located in Mobile County, Alabama at coordinates 30.8250°N, 88.0699°W. USGS site number: 02470805. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
- Gauge reading only in high-water situations.
- 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.