Styx River near Elsanor, Al.
Is Styx River near Elsanor, Al. flooding right now?
Styx River near Elsanor, Al. measured 2.53 ft on 2026-09-22 21:00:00 UTC. That observation was 9.5 ft below its 12 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.53 ft
Streamflow
265 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 12 ft, with major flooding at 17 ft. The highest crest on record was 28.6 ft on Mon, Sep 28, 1998.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 7 ft | 4.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 12 ft | 9.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 14 ft | 11.5 ft below |
| Major flood | 17 ft | 14.5 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 28.6 ft | 1998-09-28 |
| 23.52 ft | 2020-09-17 |
| 20.98 ft | 2025-04-08 |
| 20.87 ft | 2014-04-30 |
| 19.82 ft | 1997-07-21 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Styx River near Loxley, at Smiths Siding, Ala | 4.2 mi | Baldwin County |
| Styx River at Seminole, Ala | 7.9 mi | Baldwin County |
| Perdido River at Barrineau Park, FL | 8.6 mi | Escambia County |
| Elevenmile Creek near West Pensacola, FL | 14.6 mi | Escambia County |
| Fish River near Silver Hill AL | 15.5 mi | Baldwin 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.