Bayou Sara at Saraland, Ala
Is Bayou Sara at Saraland, Ala flooding right now?
Bayou Sara at Saraland, Ala measured 1.27 ft on 2026-11-11 13:30:00 UTC. That observation was 2.7 ft below its 4 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.27 ft
Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 4 ft, with major flooding at 7.5 ft. The highest crest on record was 10.15 ft on Fri, Jun 19, 2026.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 3 ft | 1.7 ft below |
| Minor flood | 4 ft | 2.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 5 ft | 3.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 7.5 ft | 6.2 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 10.15 ft | 2026-06-19 |
| 9.8 ft | 1998-09-28 |
| 9.3 ft | 2008-09-01 |
| 8.94 ft | 2026-05-22 |
| 7.9 ft | 2020-02-25 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Chickasaw Creek near Kushla AL | 4.6 mi | Mobile County |
| Eightmile Creek at Mobile, Al. | 8.2 mi | Mobile County |
| Threemile Creek at Fillingim Street at Mobile, AL | 8.3 mi | Mobile County |
| Threemile Creek at Zeigler Blvd at Spring Hill, AL | 9.5 mi | Mobile County |
| Hamilton Creek at Snow Road near Semmes, Al. | 14.0 mi | Mobile 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.