Major Flood
22.5 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
21 ft
Minor Flood
19 ft
Action Stage
14 ft
What Floods at Each Level
35.1 ft
Highway 31 bridge becomes flooded.
30.9 ft
Town flooded from railroad tracks on west side of town east to the river.
30 ft
Most of Flomaton will become flooded as the level rises above 30 feet.
22.5 ft
Flooding of Highway 31 begins east of the high school to the Highway 29 intersection. Flooding of Palafox Street and streets east of Palafox, from Highway 31 south to Roosevelt and Railroad Street occurs. Evacuations may be required.
21 ft
Water Water approaches streets and homes in southeast Flomaton, along with Highway 31 on the north side of town.
19 ft
Water begins to approach several homes on north side of Highway 31.
16.5 ft
Minor overflow of low lying areas will occur and water may enter the yards of a few homes in the north and east side of town.
13 ft
Water reaches bankfull.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 1929 | 30.9 ft | — |
| Sep 29, 1998 | 20.4 ft | — |
| Mar 8, 1998 | 19.7 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
FLMA1
River
Big Escambia Creek
County
Escambia, AL
Coordinates
31.0105°N, 87.2626°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Big Escambia Creek at Flomaton?
The Big Escambia Creek at Flomaton gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02375000) 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 Big Escambia Creek at Flomaton?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Big Escambia Creek at Flomaton is 19 feet. Action stage begins at 14 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 21 feet, and major flooding at 22.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when Big Escambia Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Big Escambia Creek at Flomaton 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 Big Escambia Creek at Flomaton gauge located?
The gauge is located in Escambia County, Alabama at coordinates 31.0105°N, 87.2626°W. USGS site number: 02375000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- 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.