RIVER GAUGE · TENNESSEE RIVER
Tennessee River at Florence
Lauderdale County, Alabama
Water level12.08 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action16 ft
Minor flood18 ft
Moderate flood27 ft
Major flood32 ft
The past week
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | 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 | — |
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