Major Flood
28 ft
Current Water Level
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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
26 ft
Minor Flood
20 ft
Action Stage
13 ft
What Floods at Each Level
35.49 ft
Flood of record.
34 ft
Waterfront Drive just west of the Health Dept begins to flood. Much of the property around the first house on Waterfront Drive will begin to flood.
28 ft
Some basements and crawl spaces along Waterfront Drive begin to flood.
26 ft
A house near Steele Street and near Fulton Bridge will begin to flood.
23 ft
Much of the farmland downstream from the gage and south of the river is flooded or begins to flood.
20 ft
Some of the yards and property next to the river on Waterfront Drive will begin to flood.
13 ft
Water will begin to overflow the banks in various locations around the gage site.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
Low-Water Impacts
5 ft
Stage needed to inundate designated Gulf Sturgeon critical habitat below Jim Woodruff Lock and Dam.
3 ft
Temporary (not sustainable) operating level for of Scholz Power Plant
What happens as water levels drop, per the National Weather Service.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 1973 | 35.49 ft | 49,500 cfs |
| Dec 24, 2015 | 32.73 ft | 40,100 cfs |
| Dec 22, 1990 | 28.87 ft | 29,000 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
HMTA1
River
Buttahatchee River
County
Marion, AL
Coordinates
34.1061°N, 87.9894°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Buttahatchee River Below Hamilton?
The Buttahatchee River Below Hamilton gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02438000) 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 Buttahatchee River Below Hamilton?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Buttahatchee River Below Hamilton is 20 feet. Action stage begins at 13 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 26 feet, and major flooding at 28 feet.
How do I get alerts when Buttahatchee River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Buttahatchee River Below Hamilton 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 Buttahatchee River Below Hamilton gauge located?
The gauge is located in Marion County, Alabama at coordinates 34.1061°N, 87.9894°W. USGS site number: 02438000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: 02438000