Major Flood
22 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
19 ft
Minor Flood
17 ft
Action Stage
15 ft
What Floods at Each Level
28 ft
Water breaches the bridge over the Flint River on Brownsboro Road. Major flooding causes evacuations of the area.
26.5 ft
Water breaches Wall Road. Major flooding is occurring on both the left and right bank with evacuations necessary and homes flooded.
25.5 ft
The intersection of Brownsboro Road and Wall Road on the right bank is flooded. The bridge over the Flint River is still not breached but likely cannot be reached by car from either side. Significant flooding is occurring on the left bank and evacuations are likely necessary.
25 ft
Water begins to cover the Highway 72 bridges over the Flint River. Highway 72 may have to be closed.
23.5 ft
Significant flooding is occurring between the Flint River and a manmade levee created by railroad tracks on the left bank. Water breaches a driveway on the downstream right bank and may be approaching a home on the upstream right bank.
22 ft
Flood waters begin to affect yards on the right bank. Homes are not threatened on the right bank at this stage. Brownsboro Road north of the Flint River is closed due to high waters. At least two homes on the left bank are threatened by floodwaters. The gage house becomes inaccessible.
21 ft
Floodwaters reach a house trailer off of Brownsboro Road and waters likely cover Brownsboro Road to the point that it must be closed.
20 ft
Backwater on a nearby tributary added to floodwaters from the Flint River both reach a small bridge on Brownsboro Road.
19 ft
Water begins to flood yards on the downstream side of the Brownsboro Road bridge.
17 ft
Water floods a large field on the upstream left bank and is flooding large portions of the downstream left bank.
15 ft
Water begins to flood the downstream left bank.
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 28, 2011 | 24.58 ft | 48,130 cfs |
| Feb 6, 2004 | 23.03 ft | 36,400 cfs |
| Dec 26, 2015 | 22.99 ft | 36,133 cfs |
Flood Inundation Map
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About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
BSBA1
River
Flint River (AL)
County
Madison, AL
Coordinates
34.7492°N, 86.4467°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Flint River (AL) at Brownsboro?
The Flint River (AL) at Brownsboro gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03575100) 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 Flint River (AL) at Brownsboro?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Flint River (AL) at Brownsboro is 17 feet. Action stage begins at 15 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 19 feet, and major flooding at 22 feet.
How do I get alerts when Flint River (AL) rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Flint River (AL) at Brownsboro 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 Flint River (AL) at Brownsboro gauge located?
The gauge is located in Madison County, Alabama at coordinates 34.7492°N, 86.4467°W. USGS site number: 03575100. 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