Major Flood
6 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
3 ft
Minor Flood
1.7 ft
What Floods at Each Level
3.71 ft
Both Water and St Francis Streets in downtown begin to flood.
3.5 ft
A number of shoreline areas and streets east of Water Street become impassable. These include Mobile Landing Park, South Commerce Street, Eslava Street, portions of Conception Street near Three Mile Creek, and parts of Telegraph Road near the Industrial Canal.
3 ft
3.0 - 3.5 ft MHHW - Some shoreline areas and streets east of Water Street begin to flood, especially around Mobile Landing Park, South Commerce Street, Eslava Street, portions of Conception Street near Three Mile creek and parts of Telegraph Road near the Industrial Canal.
2.65 ft
Alternate 90 Eastbound roadway flooded near the Cochran Bridge(MP33.2). Expect major delays.
2.5 ft
2.5 - 2.8 ft MHHW - Both lanes (east and west bound) of the US 90/98 Causeway are impassable due to flood waters. Approximately 1 foot of water on roadways.
2.3 ft
Both lanes (east and west bound) of the US 90/98 Causeway begin to flood.
2.1 ft
Both eastbound and westbound I-10 ramps on the US 90/98 Causway can be closed after becoming impassable due to flood waters. Portions of outside eastbound lanes elsewhere on the Causeway can have some splash-up water on the road. US90 westbound lanes usually remain open to traffic, but would need to be monitored. Locations along Highway 163 (Dauphin Island Parkway) north of the Dog River Bridge, from just north of Helen Wood Park to the south end of North Mariana Drive, begin to flood.
2 ft
2.0 - 3.0 ft MHHW - Moderate flooding of docks, piers, boat ramps, and other low-lying areas over portions of Mobile Bay and the Eastern Shore.
1.7 ft
1.7 - 2.0 ft MHHW - Minor flooding of docks, piers, boat ramps, and other low-lying areas over portions of northern Mobile Bay, especially the Mobile Delta. Also, 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
OBLA1
River
Tide Gauge
County
Mobile, AL
Coordinates
30.7083°N, 88.0433°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Tide Gauge near Mobile State Docks (IN MHHW)?
The Tide Gauge near Mobile State Docks (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 Mobile State Docks (IN MHHW)?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Tide Gauge near Mobile State Docks (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 near Mobile State Docks (IN MHHW) gauge located?
The gauge is located in Mobile County, Alabama at coordinates 30.7083°N, 88.0433°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.