Black Warrior River at Cordova
Alabama — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Walker County, Alabama on the Black Warrior River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 02453500, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
28 ft
Moderate Flood
24 ft
Minor Flood
22 ft
Action Stage
18 ft
41,000 cfs
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
40 ft
The Vulcan Asphalt Plant is totally inundated with major flooding.
36 ft
The River Road bridge at the Vulcan Asphalt Plant begins to flood with most of the plant inundated.
34 ft
Flooding of the Vulcan Asphalt office basement and lower parking lot occurs. Widespread flooding of the Vulcan Asphalt storage tank area occurs.
29 ft
Water reaches the basement level of the Vulcan Asphalt office building and overflows portions of the lower storage tank area west of River Road.
28 ft
Flooding of industries in the area increases. The highest levels of Barney Loop Road become inundated with significant flooding of homes in the area.
26 ft
Water overflows sections of Dr George Weaver Road.
25 ft
Areas along Burnt Cane Creek, Reed's Ferry, River Front Drive and other areas along the banks of Shepards Bend will flood.
24 ft
The outlet valve at the Vulcan Asphalt Plant is overtopped. Some flooding of the Vulcan Asphalt Plant may occur and some low lying areas and homes on Cain Creek and in the Barney and Dovertown areas become cutoff. Homes are at risk along Barton Creek Road.
22 ft
Flooding of dock and boat houses in the Barney Beach and Dovertown areas increases. Water begins to overflow property in the Washington Fish Camp and Barton Creek road areas.
20 ft
Some minor overflow in the area may occur...especially in low lying areas downstream of the railroad bridge at Cordova. Water begins to overflow the river bank of the BAE facility just downstream of Cordova. Portions of Gross Camp and Bagget Camp in the Copeland Ferry and Underwood Ferry areas are flooded.
18 ft
Caution Stage. Low lying banks in areas downstream of Cordova begin to overflow...including the Barney Beach...Copeland Ferry and Underwood Ferry areas. Docks also begin to be impacted in these areas.
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 13, 1909 | 41.5 ft | 60,400 cfs |
| Mar 13, 1909 | 41.5 ft | 60,400 cfs |
| Mar 29, 1951 | 39.8 ft | — |
| Mar 29, 1951 | 39.8 ft | — |
| Feb 22, 1961 | 27.5 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
CRDA1
River
Black Warrior River
County
Walker, AL
Coordinates
33.7575°N, 87.1703°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Black Warrior River at Cordova?
The Black Warrior River at Cordova gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02453500) 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 Black Warrior River at Cordova?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Black Warrior River at Cordova is 22 feet. Action stage begins at 18 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 24 feet, and major flooding at 28 feet.
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Where is the Black Warrior River at Cordova gauge located?
The gauge is located in Walker County, Alabama at coordinates 33.7575°N, 87.1703°W. USGS site number: 02453500. 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, Observations courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- 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.
- Gauge reading affected by reservoir operations.