Major Flood
17 ft
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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
14 ft
Minor Flood
12 ft
Action Stage
7 ft
What Floods at Each Level
22 ft
Water reaches roadway of CR-87 bridge. Higher water levels flood the bridge and the road becomes impassable.
21 ft
Flooding occurs to streets along the river in Seminole Landing and begins to approach higher elevation houses on Donovan and Juniper Rds.
19 ft
Water begins to flood Juniper Road in the Seminole Landing community.
17 ft
Major Flood stage. Water is near and under low lying houses on Donovan Circle with the road flooded. Goat Cooper and Waterworld Roads impassable, with major flooding near the river.
16 ft
Water begins to flood low lying areas on Donovan Circle in the Seminole Landing community. Water begins to overflow bulkheads on Juniper Road. Goat Cooper and Waterworld Rds are flooded with Riverside and the Retreat RV parks flooded.
14 ft
Moderate Flood Stage. Water reaches top of bulkheads on Donovan Circle in the Seminole Landing community. Upstream, wter begins to flood Waterworld and areas near Goat Cooper Roads.
12 ft
Residents downstream at Seminole Landing should be alert to possible flooding.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 1998 | 28.6 ft | 48,000 cfs |
| Sep 17, 2020 | 23.52 ft | 33,300 cfs |
| Apr 8, 2025 | 20.98 ft | 20,623 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Styx River near Elsanor?
The Styx River near Elsanor gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02377570) 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 Styx River near Elsanor?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Styx River near Elsanor is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 7 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 14 feet, and major flooding at 17 feet.
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Where is the Styx River near Elsanor gauge located?
The gauge is located in Baldwin County, Alabama at coordinates 30.6056°N, 87.5472°W. USGS site number: 02377570. 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