Big Escambia Creek at Flomaton AL
Is Big Escambia Creek at Flomaton AL flooding right now?
Big Escambia Creek at Flomaton AL measured 7.03 ft on 2026-11-11 13:15:00 UTC. That observation was 12.0 ft below its 19 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
7.03 ft
Streamflow
185 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 19 ft, with major flooding at 22.5 ft. The highest crest on record was 30.9 ft on Sun, Mar 31, 1929.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 14 ft | 7.0 ft below |
| Minor flood | 19 ft | 12.0 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 21 ft | 14.0 ft below |
| Major flood | 22.5 ft | 15.5 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 30.9 ft | 1929-03-31 |
| 20.4 ft | 1998-09-30 |
| 20.17 ft | 2026-06-20 |
| 19.7 ft | 1998-03-09 |
| 19.55 ft | 2026-06-20 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Escambia River near Century, FL | 3.6 mi | Santa Rosa County |
| Big Escambia Creek at Sardine Br near Stanley Crossroad | 10.4 mi | Escambia County |
| Conecuh River at State Hwy 41 near Brewton, Al. | 12.5 mi | Escambia County |
| Murder Creek at State Hwy 41 at Brewton, Al. | 13.0 mi | Escambia County |
| Burnt Corn Creek at State Hwy 41 near Brewton, Al. | 13.2 mi | Escambia 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.