Major Flood
118 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
110 ft
Minor Flood
101 ft
Action Stage
101 ft
What Floods at Each Level
117.5 ft
Flooding of some secondary homes upstream in the Panola and Warsaw areas occurs.
109 ft
Flooding of some camps and cabins...as well as widespread flooding of low-lying woods and agricultural lands...occurs, especially upstream of the lock and dam.
101 ft
Flooding of low lying agricultural and wooded lands in the area occurs.
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 14, 1979 | 120.74 ft | — |
| Feb 24, 1991 | 118.35 ft | — |
| Feb 16, 2020 | 116.58 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
GNSA1
River
Tombigbee River
County
Greene, AL
Coordinates
32.8522°N, 88.1542°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Tombigbee River at Gainesville Lock and Dam?
The Tombigbee River at Gainesville Lock and Dam gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02447026) 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 Gainesville Lock and Dam?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Tombigbee River at Gainesville Lock and Dam is 101 feet. Action stage begins at 101 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 110 feet, and major flooding at 118 feet.
How do I get alerts when Tombigbee River rises?
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Where is the Tombigbee River at Gainesville Lock and Dam gauge located?
The gauge is located in Greene County, Alabama at coordinates 32.8522°N, 88.1542°W. USGS site number: 02447026. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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On This River
Upstream: Tombigbee River at Bevill Lock and Dam
Downstream: Tombigbee River at Demopolis Lock and Dam
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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.