Major Flood
22 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
17 ft
Minor Flood
12 ft
Action Stage
7 ft
What Floods at Each Level
17 ft
Considerable flooding of lowlands in the area. Flooding at Barry Steam Plant occurs.
12 ft
Considerable overflow of lowlands in the area. A few county roads become flooded. Water rises to just under houses on Upper Bryant Landing in Baldwin County.
11 ft
One foot of water under about 25 houses on stilts in the Hurricane community.
10 ft
River reaches bankfull. Four feet of water under houses on Upper Bryant Landing in Baldwin County.
8 ft
About 25 houses in the Hurricane community are affected by rising water. Water begins to flow under houses on Upper Bryant Landing in Baldwin County.
7 ft
Water approaches houses on Upper Bryant Landing in Baldwin County.
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 5, 1961 | 18.19 ft | 539,000 cfs |
| Apr 24, 1979 | 17.72 ft | 498,000 cfs |
| Apr 3, 1980 | 17.4 ft | 466,000 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Mobile River at Barry Steam Plant?
The Mobile River at Barry Steam Plant gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02470630) 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 Mobile River at Barry Steam Plant?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Mobile River at Barry Steam Plant is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 7 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 17 feet, and major flooding at 22 feet.
How do I get alerts when Mobile River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Mobile River at Barry Steam Plant 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 Mobile River at Barry Steam Plant gauge located?
The gauge is located in Mobile County, Alabama at coordinates 31.0072°N, 88.0119°W. USGS site number: 02470630. 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.