Mobile River at Barry Steam Plant
Mobile County, Alabama
The past week
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | 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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