Major Flood
135 ft
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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
133 ft
Minor Flood
122 ft
Action Stage
122 ft
What Floods at Each Level
138 ft
Flooding of homes of 3 to 6 feet in depth in the Clear Creek, Cypress Lake, Pumpkin Creek and Rivermont Subdivisions of Pickensville can be expected.
135 ft
Widespread major flooding begins in the Clear Creek, Cypress Lake and Pumpkin Creek communities. All roads into these communities are impassable. Water overflows the intersection of Alabama 86 and Mississippi 388 and becomes impassable. The USACE campground is completely underwater. Widespread flooding of farm and pasturelands as well as cabins and camps near the river will occur. Flooding of some homes in the Rivermont Subdivision of Pickensville will occur.
133 ft
Water begins to reach several homes in the Pumpkin Creek, Clear Creek and Cypress Lake communities and also begins to flood areas at the USACE campsite.
129 ft
Flooding of roadways begin at Pumpkin Creek, Clear Creek and Cypress Lake communities.
128 ft
Cattle in the area should be moved to higher ground. Flooding of some cabins and camps along the river can be expected.
122 ft
Cattle in low-lying areas of Southern Pickens County should be moved to higher ground. Cattle are cutoff in lowlands of Southern Pickens County at stages above 122 feet.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 22, 1991 | 142.95 ft | — |
| May 30, 1991 | 142.73 ft | — |
| Dec 25, 1990 | 142.48 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
AVLA1
River
Tombigbee River
County
Pickens, AL
Coordinates
33.2103°N, 88.2886°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Tombigbee River at Bevill Lock and Dam?
The Tombigbee River at Bevill Lock and Dam gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02444161) 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 Tombigbee River at Bevill Lock and Dam?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Tombigbee River at Bevill Lock and Dam is 122 feet. Action stage begins at 122 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 133 feet, and major flooding at 135 feet.
How do I get alerts when Tombigbee River rises?
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Where is the Tombigbee River at Bevill Lock and Dam gauge located?
The gauge is located in Pickens County, Alabama at coordinates 33.2103°N, 88.2886°W. USGS site number: 02444161. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.