Black Warrior River below Selden Dam
Hale County, Alabama
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 105 ft
Severe residential flooding occurs in the area...and evacuations may become necessary.
- 102 ft
Roads completely inundated around Lock 5. Signigicant residential flooding begins in this area. Roads around Jennings Ferry are flooded. Cabins along County Road 38 in Hale County and near the COE facility will be cut off.
- 98 ft
Between 98 and 100 feet, some cabins and trailers along the river begin to flood around the Lock 5 area. Yards and roads are flooded around 99 feet along Meadowlark Lane, Prairie Creek Road, Bavey Drive and Jackson Branch Road. County Road 38 in the Hale County begins to flood near the COE facility.
- 94 ft
Between 94 and 97 feet, some secondary roads near Lock 5 park and Sandpiper Road begin to flood and could cut off residents. Some roads leading into Roebuck Landing are flooded between 96 and 97 feet. Flooding of farm and pasture lands continues.
- 90 ft
Pasture and wood lands begin to flood. Livestock should be moved to higher ground at stages above 90 feet.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 24, 1961 | 109.9 ft | — |
| Apr 15, 1979 | 106.8 ft | — |
| Feb 19, 1990 | 104.4 ft | — |
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