Major Flood
52 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
43 ft
Minor Flood
37 ft
Action Stage
32 ft
What Floods at Each Level
52 ft
Water will cover portions of the L&N Railroad and some homes along the river become flooded. Portions of Highway 84 become flooded.
43 ft
Portions of U.S. Highway 84 will flood. Some residential flooding will also occur along the river.
40 ft
Considerable flooding of farmlands and some rural roads in the area will occur.
37 ft
Flooding of low-lying farm and pasturelands in the area will occur.
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, 1929 | 52.5 ft | — |
| Mar 17, 1990 | 48.29 ft | — |
| Sep 28, 1998 | 46.4 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
RVFA1
River
Conecuh River
County
Covington, AL
Coordinates
31.3481°N, 86.5294°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Conecuh River at River Falls?
The Conecuh River at River Falls gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02372430) 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 Conecuh River at River Falls?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Conecuh River at River Falls is 37 feet. Action stage begins at 32 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 43 feet, and major flooding at 52 feet.
How do I get alerts when Conecuh River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Conecuh River at River Falls 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 Conecuh River at River Falls gauge located?
The gauge is located in Covington County, Alabama at coordinates 31.3481°N, 86.5294°W. USGS site number: 02372430. 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.