Tombigbee River at Bevill Lock and Dam
Pickens County, Alabama
The past week
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 22, 1991 | 142.95 ft | — |
| May 30, 1991 | 142.73 ft | — |
| Dec 25, 1990 | 142.48 ft | — |
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