Alabama River at Robert F Henry Lock and Dam
Is Alabama River at Robert F Henry Lock and Dam flooding right now?
Alabama River at Robert F Henry Lock and Dam measured 82.06 ft on 2026-11-11 13:00:00 UTC. That observation was 39.9 ft below its 122 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
82.06 ft
Streamflow
5,100 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 122 ft, with major flooding at 135 ft. The highest crest on record was 135.4 ft on Tue, Mar 20, 1990.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 122 ft | 39.9 ft below |
| Minor flood | 122 ft | 39.9 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 132 ft | 49.9 ft below |
| Major flood | 135 ft | 52.9 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 135.4 ft | 1990-03-20 |
| 133 ft | 1979-04-18 |
| 127.05 ft | 1990-02-21 |
| 127.01 ft | 2015-12-27 |
| 126.9 ft | 1976-04-03 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama River below Robert F Henry L&D near Benton, AL | 0.2 mi | Lowndes County |
| Alabama River at Selma AL | 14.7 mi | Dallas County |
| Big Swamp Creek SW of Hayneville, AL | 15.7 mi | Lowndes County |
| Mulberry Creek at Jones AL | 19.1 mi | Dallas County |
| Alabama River near Montgomery, Al. | 22.7 mi | Montgomery County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.