Is the Big Escambia Creek flooding?

Alabama · 2 gauges · Alabama river levels

The Big Escambia Creek is tracked by 2 USGS streamgauges in Alabama. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Big Escambia Creek is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 of 2 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Alabama river levels.

data refreshed 16 min ago

Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

River facts

The longest-running gauge on this river is Big Escambia Creek at Flomaton AL. The highest level ever recorded there was 19.40 ft on 14 April 1955, carrying 45,600 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1939 (48 annual peaks). It is currently at 7.34 ft, 12.1 ft below that record.

Drains 330 sq mi · gauge elevation 48 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Big Escambia Creek at Sardine Br near Stanley CrossroadNo flooding1.15 ft12 ft
Big Escambia Creek at Flomaton ALNo flooding7.34 ft19 ft
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.