RIVER GAUGE · BLACK WARRIOR RIVER
Black Warrior River at Bankhead Lock and Dam
Tuscaloosa County, Alabama
Water level186.55 ft
Flow14,200 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action188 ft
Minor flood189 ft
Moderate flood196.5 ft
Major flood198 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 189 ft
Flooding of farm land and low-lying wood lands in the area occurs.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 4, 1977 | 194.9 ft | — |
| Mar 29, 1951 | 194 ft | — |
| Jul 18, 1916 | 194 ft | — |
More on Black Warrior River
UpstreamBlack Warrior River at Cordova
DownstreamBlack Warrior River at Holt Lock and Dam
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