Major Flood
146 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
138 ft
Minor Flood
129 ft
Action Stage
122 ft
What Floods at Each Level
153 ft
Water reaches the top of the levee at Northport. At higher stages flooding of Northport can be expected.
149 ft
Extensive business and industrial flooding occurs along the Jack Warner Parkway in Tuscaloosa.
147 ft
Flooding along Jack Warner Parkway worsens. The park at Manderson Landing floods at stages of 148 feet.
146 ft
Considerable flooding of industrial and commercial interests along Jack Warner Parkway occurs.
144 ft
Flooding of Rice Mine Road in Northport and northeast Tuscaloosa begins.
140 ft
Flooding of portions of Jack Warner Parkway can be expected. Some industrial property may also begin to flood along Jack Warner Parkway. Residential flooding will commence in areas southwest of Tuscaloosa at stages above 140 feet.
135 ft
Numerous camphouses and some permanent residences southwest of Tuscaloosa become cutoff.
132 ft
Flooding of rural roads southwest of Tuscaloosa occurs.
129 ft
Flooding of agricultural lands in areas southwest of Tuscaloosa occurs. Elevated property just off Flag Road and along View Lane near the Knoxville area will flood. Areas along River Beach Road near Moundville will flood. Areas along River Bend Road will flood.
125 ft
Flooding of some roads leading into homes in the Hemphill Bend area southwest of Tuscaloosa occurs.
122 ft
Cattle in low lands begin to be cut off and may need to be moved to higher ground.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 21, 1961 | 149 ft | — |
| Mar 28, 1951 | 148.3 ft | — |
| Apr 12, 1979 | 148 ft | — |
Flood Inundation Map
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About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
TODA1
River
Black Warrior River
County
Tuscaloosa, AL
Coordinates
33.2092°N, 87.5964°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Black Warrior River at Oliver Lock and Dam?
The Black Warrior River at Oliver Lock and Dam gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02465005) 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 Oliver Lock and Dam?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Black Warrior River at Oliver Lock and Dam is 129 feet. Action stage begins at 122 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 138 feet, and major flooding at 146 feet.
How do I get alerts when Black Warrior River rises?
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Where is the Black Warrior River at Oliver Lock and Dam gauge located?
The gauge is located in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama at coordinates 33.2092°N, 87.5964°W. USGS site number: 02465005. 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.