Major Flood
6 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
3 ft
Minor Flood
2 ft
What Floods at Each Level
4.6 ft
4.6 ft MHHW - Several homes along the Dog River have several feet of water inside of the structures.
3.69 ft
3.69 to 4.0 ft MWWH - Highway 163 (Dauphin Island Parkway) becomes impassable at the foot of the Dog River Bridge. Some homes flood on Bay Front Road. Flooding occurs at Alabama Port. Water on potions of Highway 193, and portions of Dakota Dr. Portions of Highway 188 near Heron Bay may become flooded.
3.27 ft
At 3.27 ft MHHW, water begins to encroach on some homes along the Dog River.
2.1 ft
2.1 ft MHHW - Both eastbound and westbound ramps to I-10 on US90/98 Causeway can be closed due to flooding. Portions of outside eastbound lanes have some splashup on the road, but remain passable. Westbound lanes remain open to traffic but should be monitored. Locations on highway 163 north of the Dog River Bridge, from just north of Helen Wood Park to the south end of Mariana Dr, begin to flood.
2 ft
2.0 ft MHHW - AL 163 near AL 193 closed in both directions due to flooding.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
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About This Gauge
NWS LID
BYSA1
River
Tide Gauge
County
Mobile, AL
Coordinates
30.5652°N, 88.0880°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Tide Gauge at DOG RIVER BRIDGE (IN MHHW)?
The Tide Gauge at DOG RIVER BRIDGE (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 DOG RIVER BRIDGE (IN MHHW)?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Tide Gauge at DOG RIVER BRIDGE (IN MHHW) is 2 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 DOG RIVER BRIDGE (IN MHHW) gauge located?
The gauge is located in Mobile County, Alabama at coordinates 30.5652°N, 88.0880°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.