Major Flood
19 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
16 ft
Minor Flood
14 ft
Action Stage
12 ft
What Floods at Each Level
29 ft
Water overtops the wire weight gage on Old Highway 20. Water is over a foot deep atop the bridge.
28 ft
Water overtops the bridge on Old Highway 20.
27.5 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the gage house.
24.97 ft
Record Stage. Observed March 16, 1973.
20 ft
Water is approaching homes south of downtown Courtland...with several streets impassible. Water reaches the underside of the bridge at Old Highway 20 in Courtland.
16 ft
Water begins to cover roads south of downtown Courtland.
14 ft
Lowland flooding begins on the left bank of the river.
12 ft
The river overflows on County Road 150 about three quarters of a mile upstream of the gage site...south of Courtland.
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 15, 1973 | 24.97 ft | 27,200 cfs |
| Dec 22, 1990 | 24.21 ft | 22,000 cfs |
| Apr 28, 2011 | 22.77 ft | 14,457 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
BNAA1
River
Big Nance Creek (AL)
County
Lawrence, AL
Coordinates
34.6700°N, 87.3172°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Big Nance Creek (AL) at Courtland?
The Big Nance Creek (AL) at Courtland gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03586500) 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 Nance Creek (AL) at Courtland?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Big Nance Creek (AL) at Courtland is 14 feet. Action stage begins at 12 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 16 feet, and major flooding at 19 feet.
How do I get alerts when Big Nance Creek (AL) rises?
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Where is the Big Nance Creek (AL) at Courtland gauge located?
The gauge is located in Lawrence County, Alabama at coordinates 34.6700°N, 87.3172°W. USGS site number: 03586500. 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