Fish River (AL) near Silverhill
Alabama — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Baldwin County, Alabama on the Fish River (AL). Live water level data from USGS gauge 02378500, 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
18 ft
Moderate Flood
13 ft
Minor Flood
11 ft
Action Stage
7 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
18 ft
Water begins to surround houses on the river side of McPhillips Road north of Highway 104 and Sutherland Circle in the Fairhope Falls subdivision.
16.64 ft
Water on lower floor of houses on Honey Road.
16.18 ft
Honey Road floods.
16 ft
River Road floods.
15.5 ft
Water begins to flood County Rd 54.
15.18 ft
Water over bulkheads on Honey Road.
14.5 ft
Keeny Road floods.
14.08 ft
River Road Extension floods.
13.68 ft
Water on lower floor of lower elevation houses on River Road Extension.
13 ft
Houses on River Road begin to flood.
11 ft
Flood stage, County Road 48 floods at Bohemian Park.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2014 | 23.06 ft | 18,700 cfs |
| Apr 30, 2014 | 23.06 ft | 18,700 cfs |
| Jul 19, 1997 | 22.78 ft | 16,900 cfs |
| Jul 19, 1997 | 22.78 ft | 16,900 cfs |
| Sep 16, 2020 | 20.68 ft | 12,800 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
FSHA1
River
Fish River (AL)
County
Baldwin, AL
Coordinates
30.5453°N, 87.7986°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Fish River (AL) near Silverhill?
The Fish River (AL) near Silverhill gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02378500) 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 Fish River (AL) near Silverhill?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Fish River (AL) near Silverhill is 11 feet. Action stage begins at 7 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 13 feet, and major flooding at 18 feet.
How do I get alerts when Fish River (AL) rises?
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Where is the Fish River (AL) near Silverhill gauge located?
The gauge is located in Baldwin County, Alabama at coordinates 30.5453°N, 87.7986°W. USGS site number: 02378500. 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.