Black Warrior River below Oliver L&D near Tuscaloosa, Al.
Is Black Warrior River below Oliver L&D near Tuscaloosa, Al. flooding right now?
Black Warrior River below Oliver L&D near Tuscaloosa, Al. measured 95.69 ft on 2026-09-22 20:30:00 UTC. That observation was 33.3 ft below its 129 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
95.69 ft
Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 129 ft, with major flooding at 146 ft. The highest crest on record was 149 ft on Wed, Feb 22, 1961.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 122 ft | 26.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 129 ft | 33.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 138 ft | 42.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 146 ft | 50.3 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 149 ft | 1961-02-22 |
| 148.3 ft | 1951-03-29 |
| 148 ft | 1979-04-13 |
| 146.7 ft | 1949-01-06 |
| 145.8 ft | 1946-02-11 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Black Warrior River at Northport AL | 0.2 mi | Tuscaloosa County |
| Cribbs Mill Creek at Ww Plant at Tuscaloosa, Al. | 2.8 mi | Tuscaloosa County |
| Mill Creek at Cloverdale Road near Northport, Al. | 2.9 mi | Tuscaloosa County |
| Jay Creek near Coker, Alabama | 6.1 mi | Tuscaloosa County |
| Black Warrior River below Holt L&D near Holt AL | 8.8 mi | Tuscaloosa 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.