Major Flood
35 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
30 ft
Minor Flood
24 ft
Action Stage
19 ft
What Floods at Each Level
35 ft
Roads on the south side of Jackson flood. Water approaches the airport on the south side of Jackson. Low-lying roads near the river on the west side are flooded. County Road 34 may be impacted.
30 ft
Water approaches roads on west side of Jackson. Low-lying roads on the west side of the river will begin flooding. County Road 34 remains open.
24 ft
Flooding of low lying farm and pasturelands begins. Cattle in low lying areas should be moved to higher ground. Water approaches low lying roads on west side of river.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 1979 | 35.89 ft | — |
| Feb 22, 2020 | 33.31 ft | — |
| Feb 28, 1979 | 32.78 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
LRYA1
River
Tombigbee River
County
Washington, AL
Coordinates
31.4868°N, 87.9089°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Tombigbee River near Leroy?
The Tombigbee River near Leroy gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02470050) 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 near Leroy?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Tombigbee River near Leroy is 24 feet. Action stage begins at 19 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 30 feet, and major flooding at 35 feet.
How do I get alerts when Tombigbee River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Tombigbee River near Leroy to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Tombigbee River near Leroy gauge located?
The gauge is located in Washington County, Alabama at coordinates 31.4868°N, 87.9089°W. USGS site number: 02470050. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- 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.