Major Flood
105 ft
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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
102 ft
Minor Flood
90 ft
Action Stage
90 ft
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.
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 24, 1961 | 109.9 ft | — |
| Apr 15, 1979 | 106.8 ft | — |
| Feb 19, 1990 | 104.4 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
WLDA1
River
Black Warrior River
County
Hale, AL
Coordinates
32.7772°N, 87.8414°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Black Warrior River below Selden Dam?
The Black Warrior River below Selden Dam gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02466030) 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 below Selden Dam?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Black Warrior River below Selden Dam is 90 feet. Action stage begins at 90 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 102 feet, and major flooding at 105 feet.
How do I get alerts when Black Warrior River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Black Warrior River below Selden Dam to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Black Warrior River below Selden Dam gauge located?
The gauge is located in Hale County, Alabama at coordinates 32.7772°N, 87.8414°W. USGS site number: 02466030. 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.