Major Flood
46 ft
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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
32 ft
Minor Flood
30 ft
Action Stage
25 ft
What Floods at Each Level
46 ft
A major flood is expected to top the levee and innundate Elba and the reaches of the Pea River near Elba.
44 ft
Flood waters are expected to reach the lowest point of the levee protecting downtown elba at highway 84, with the threat of flooding affecting the downtown area of elba. Many homes outside the levee will be subject to substantial flooding.
41 ft
Water is expected to cover a large portion of state highway 87 north of Elba. The Seaboard Coast Railroad bridge in Elba will become submerged.
35 ft
Flooding on the Pea River will affect low lying houses and streets east of highway 189 south near Elba.
32 ft
Moderate flooding on the Pea River will affect homes outside the levee near Elba and will extend to Smith Avenue, otherwise known as State Highway 125.
30 ft
Minor flooding will affect farmland along the Pea River near Elba.
28 ft
Water will extend to the city swimming pool in Elba on the east bank of the Pea River, near the highway 84 bridge.
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 14, 1929 | 43.5 ft | 68,000 cfs |
| Mar 16, 1990 | 43.28 ft | 56,600 cfs |
| Dec 26, 2015 | 41.42 ft | 51,501 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Pea River at Elba (US 84)?
The Pea River at Elba (US 84) gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02364000) 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 Pea River at Elba (US 84)?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Pea River at Elba (US 84) is 30 feet. Action stage begins at 25 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 32 feet, and major flooding at 46 feet.
How do I get alerts when Pea River rises?
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Where is the Pea River at Elba (US 84) gauge located?
The gauge is located in Coffee County, Alabama at coordinates 31.4133°N, 86.0631°W. USGS site number: 02364000. 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.