Major Flood
32 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
27 ft
Minor Flood
18 ft
Action Stage
16 ft
What Floods at Each Level
30 ft
Widespread flooding of industries near the river is occurring.
27 ft
Flooding of industries near the river begins.
21.5 ft
Water covers the parking lot of the Marina at McFarland Park...with extensive flooding occurring at the soccer fields and golf course within the park. Water is also beginning to cover the road that goes underneath U.S. Highways 43 and 72 at the new playground.
20 ft
Alabama State Highway 20 is flooded at the underpass below U.S. Highways 43 and 72. The underpass will likely be closed.
18 ft
Flooding of McFarland Park begins.
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 18, 1897 | 32.5 ft | 444,000 cfs |
| Mar 16, 1973 | 30.03 ft | 530,000 cfs |
| Feb 24, 2019 | 28.99 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
FLOA1
River
Tennessee River
County
Lauderdale, AL
Coordinates
34.7869°N, 87.6700°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Tennessee River at Florence?
The Tennessee River at Florence gauge is maintained by USGS (site 2440E77C) 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 Tennessee River at Florence?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Tennessee River at Florence is 18 feet. Action stage begins at 16 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 27 feet, and major flooding at 32 feet.
How do I get alerts when Tennessee River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Tennessee River at Florence 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 Tennessee River at Florence gauge located?
The gauge is located in Lauderdale County, Alabama at coordinates 34.7869°N, 87.6700°W. USGS site number: 2440E77C. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- Gauge reading affected by reservoir operations.