Major Flood
30 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
18 ft
Action Stage
18 ft
What Floods at Each Level
30 ft
Approximately 15 homes are inudated in the Johnson and McKee Street areas. Much of Arrington Street becomes inundated.
28 ft
The bridge along Arrington Street in southeast Livinston floods. Residents may become trapped along McKee Street.
27 ft
Whiterock Creek begins to overflow into yards in the Arrington (Happy Hollow) Street area.
26 ft
Considerable overflow along Johnson and McKee streets. Some evacuations may become necessary as water continues to rise.
25 ft
Water reaches the foundation of homes in southeast Livingston along McKee Street. Water overflows property around Hudson Avenue and Hudson Valley Road in the town of Bellamy. Also in Bellamy, several yards along Westward Ho Street and Lee Street flood with water beginning to cover the roads.
24 ft
Yards along Johnson and McKee Streets begin to flood in southeast Livingston.
21 ft
Overflow of low-lying agricultural lands increases. Cattle and farm equipment should be moved to higher ground.
18 ft
Flooding of farm lands around Livingston occurs.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 1979 | 33.47 ft | 62,200 cfs |
| Feb 21, 1961 | 29.35 ft | 31,500 cfs |
| Apr 14, 1974 | 28.81 ft | 28,400 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
LVNA1
River
Sucarnoochee River
County
Sumter, AL
Coordinates
32.5736°N, 88.1933°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Sucarnoochee River at Livingston?
The Sucarnoochee River at Livingston gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02467500) 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 Sucarnoochee River at Livingston?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Sucarnoochee River at Livingston is 18 feet. Action stage begins at 18 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 25 feet, and major flooding at 30 feet.
How do I get alerts when Sucarnoochee River rises?
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Where is the Sucarnoochee River at Livingston gauge located?
The gauge is located in Sumter County, Alabama at coordinates 32.5736°N, 88.1933°W. USGS site number: 02467500. 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, Observations courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- 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.