Tide Gauge at Coast Guard Sector Mobile (IN MHHW)
Alabama — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Mobile County, Alabama on the Tide Gauge. Live water level data from USGS, updated every 15 minutes.
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: MCGA1). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
Flood Stages
Major Flood
6 ft
Moderate Flood
3 ft
Minor Flood
1.7 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
2.65 ft
Alternate 90 Eastbound roadway flooded near Cochran Bridge. Expect major delays.
2.5 ft
2.5 - 2.8 ft MHHW - Both directions of the US 90/98 are impassable due to flooding. Approximately 1 foot of water on the road.
2.3 ft
Both directions of the US 90/98 Causeway flood.
2.1 ft
Both eastbound and westbound I-10 ramps on the US90/98 Causeway can be closed after becoming impassable due to flood waters. Portions of outside eastbound lanes elsewhere on the Causeway have some splash up water on the road. US90 westbound lanes usually remain open to traffic, but will need to be monitored. Locations along Highway 163/Dauphine Island Parkway north of the the Dog River Bridge, from just north of Helen Wood Park to the south end of North Mariana Dr, begin to flood
2 ft
2.0 - 3.0 ft MWWH - Moderate flooding of docks, piers, boat ramps and other low lying areas over portions of Mobile Bay. Minor flooding of docks, piers, boat ramps, and other lying areas along portions of the Eastern Shore.
1.75 ft
The outside lane of eastbound US 90/98 Causeway can sometime experience minor flooding, although the road remains open.
1.7 ft
1.7 - 2.0ft MHHW - Minor flooding of docks, piers, boat ramps and other low lying areas over portions of northern Mobile Bay. Low lying portions of the US 90/98 Causeway near the eastbound I-10 on ramp begins to see some splash-up and some standing water.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
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About This Gauge
NWS LID
MCGA1
River
Tide Gauge
County
Mobile, AL
Coordinates
30.6483°N, 88.0583°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Tide Gauge at Coast Guard Sector Mobile (IN MHHW)?
The Tide Gauge at Coast Guard Sector Mobile (IN MHHW) gauge is maintained by USGS 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 Tide Gauge at Coast Guard Sector Mobile (IN MHHW)?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Tide Gauge at Coast Guard Sector Mobile (IN MHHW) is 1.7 feet. Action stage begins at N/A feet. Moderate flooding starts at 3 feet, and major flooding at 6 feet.
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Where is the Tide Gauge at Coast Guard Sector Mobile (IN MHHW) gauge located?
The gauge is located in Mobile County, Alabama at coordinates 30.6483°N, 88.0583°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
- Water levels are referenced to the Mean Higher High Water (MHHW) Datum. This datum can be used to approximate sea water inundation of normally dry ground near the coast. For specific impacts, please refer to the statements on this page.