Major Flood
92 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
77 ft
Minor Flood
68 ft
Action Stage
68 ft
What Floods at Each Level
92 ft
Severe flooding occurs in Greene...Sumter...and Marengo counties with numerous evacuations required.
84 ft
Some industrial and residential flooding begins just upstream from Demopolis Dam at 88 feet. Widespread flooding in Greene...Marengo...and Sumter counties occurs and some evacuations may be necessary.
77 ft
Flooding of numerous cabins and trailers near the river can be expected.
73 ft
Some cabins and trailers along the river begin to flood...as well as some secondary roads.
68 ft
Flooding of lowlands in the area occurs and cattle should be moved to higher ground.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 18, 1979 | 92.3 ft | — |
| Feb 27, 1961 | 91.7 ft | — |
| Dec 24, 1961 | 87.2 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
DLDA1
River
Tombigbee River
County
Marengo, AL
Coordinates
32.5208°N, 87.8800°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Tombigbee River at Demopolis Lock and Dam?
The Tombigbee River at Demopolis Lock and Dam gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02467000) 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 Demopolis Lock and Dam?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Tombigbee River at Demopolis Lock and Dam is 68 feet. Action stage begins at 68 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 77 feet, and major flooding at 92 feet.
How do I get alerts when Tombigbee River rises?
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Where is the Tombigbee River at Demopolis Lock and Dam gauge located?
The gauge is located in Marengo County, Alabama at coordinates 32.5208°N, 87.8800°W. USGS site number: 02467000. 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.