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
5 ft
5.0 ft MHHW plus - Shell Belt and Coden Belt Rds closed. Some homes on the north side of Shell Belt and Coden Belt Rds experience several feet of water in the structures.
4 ft
4.0 to 5.0 ft MHHW - Water begins to encroach into yards and under the elevated homes on the north side of Shell Belt Rd, with up to 3 ft of water. Shell Belt and Coden Belt Rds closed. Water begins to cover portions of Heron Bay Loop Rd along Heron Bay and may limit travel here. A few businesses on the waterfront in Bayou La Batre can have up to 6 in of water in them.
2.5 ft
2.5 to 3.0 ft MHHW - Most portions of Shell belt and Coden Belt Rds become impassable due to flood waters.
2.1 ft
2.1 to 2.5 ft MHHW - High water impacts significant portions of Shell Belt and Coden Belt Rds, with limited travel and some full closures.
2 ft
Water begins to cover portions of Shell Belt and Coden Belt Rds. Roads may have some debris on them, but usually remain open.
1 ft
1.0 to 2.0 ft MHHW - Some splash up onto Shell Belt and Coden Belt Rds can occur. Roads usually remain open.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
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About This Gauge
NWS LID
BLBA1
River
Tide Gauge
County
Mobile, AL
Coordinates
30.4057°N, 88.2477°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Tide Gauge near Bayou La Batre Bridge (in MHHW)?
The Tide Gauge near Bayou La Batre 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 near Bayou La Batre Bridge (in MHHW)?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Tide Gauge near Bayou La Batre 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 near Bayou La Batre Bridge (in MHHW) gauge located?
The gauge is located in Mobile County, Alabama at coordinates 30.4057°N, 88.2477°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.