Burnt Corn Creek at Hwy 41 near Brewton 1NW
Alabama — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Escambia County, Alabama on the Burnt Corn Creek. Live water level data from USGS gauge 02374745, 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
33 ft
Moderate Flood
22 ft
Minor Flood
16 ft
Action Stage
11 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
33 ft
Murder Creek and Burnt Corn Creek bridges are impassable.
29 ft
Severe flooding to Court Street and East Street.
27 ft
Highway 31 covered with flood waters. All downtown businesses impacted by flood waters.
24 ft
Water begins to enter the Grede Foundry facility.
22 ft
Flooding of Persimmon Street and Ann Avenue. Burnt Corn Creek Park is flooded. Downtown boardwalk businesses are in jeopardy of flood waters. Grede Foundary is threatened if water continues to rise.
16 ft
Persimmon Street and Ann Avenue begin to flood. Jennings Park on left bank of the creek is flooded along with Highway 41 near the park. This is the critical stage for the Grede Foundry in Brewton.
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 14, 1998 | 23.5 ft | — |
| Mar 14, 1998 | 23.5 ft | — |
| Dec 15, 2009 | 23.03 ft | 21,000 cfs |
| Dec 15, 2009 | 23.03 ft | 21,000 cfs |
| Sep 28, 1998 | 22.15 ft | 18,400 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
BCNA1
River
Burnt Corn Creek
County
Escambia, AL
Coordinates
31.1297°N, 87.0872°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Burnt Corn Creek at Hwy 41 near Brewton 1NW?
The Burnt Corn Creek at Hwy 41 near Brewton 1NW gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02374745) 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 Burnt Corn Creek at Hwy 41 near Brewton 1NW?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Burnt Corn Creek at Hwy 41 near Brewton 1NW is 16 feet. Action stage begins at 11 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 22 feet, and major flooding at 33 feet.
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Where is the Burnt Corn Creek at Hwy 41 near Brewton 1NW gauge located?
The gauge is located in Escambia County, Alabama at coordinates 31.1297°N, 87.0872°W. USGS site number: 02374745. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- 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.