Major Flood
29 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
25 ft
Minor Flood
22 ft
Action Stage
17 ft
What Floods at Each Level
37 ft
Severe flooding in Brewton and East Brewton.
33 ft
The Highway 29 Bridge across Murder Creek and Highway 31 Bridge across Burnt Corn Creek will be flooded.
30 ft
Severe flooding will occur in Brewton south of Court and East Streets.
27 ft
Highway 31 begins to flood.
25 ft
Water will reach to Downing Street in Brewton. Portions of Snowden Street in East Brewton will become flooded. Flooding of Highway 29 will worsen and become impassable. St. Nicholas street begins to flood.
24 ft
Flooding of Highway 29/Mildred Street begins.
22 ft
Flooding of Persimmon and Ann Streets will begin.
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 15, 1929 | 37 ft | — |
| Mar 16, 1990 | 32.61 ft | — |
| Mar 12, 1990 | 30.93 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
BWMA1
River
Murder Creek (AL)
County
Escambia, AL
Coordinates
31.1008°N, 87.0689°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Murder Creek (AL) at Brewton?
The Murder Creek (AL) at Brewton gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02374700) 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 Murder Creek (AL) at Brewton?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Murder Creek (AL) at Brewton is 22 feet. Action stage begins at 17 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 25 feet, and major flooding at 29 feet.
How do I get alerts when Murder Creek (AL) rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Murder Creek (AL) at Brewton 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 Murder Creek (AL) at Brewton gauge located?
The gauge is located in Escambia County, Alabama at coordinates 31.1008°N, 87.0689°W. USGS site number: 02374700. 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.