Blackwater River (AL) near Baker
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 6.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 11.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 16.0 ft; major flooding begins at 24.0 ft.
| Action stage | 6.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 11.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 16.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 24.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 25.7 ft on Sep 29, 1998 (historic crest)
- 25.6 ft on Jun 4, 1990 (historic crest)
- 25.0 ft on Oct 6, 1995 (historic crest)
- 25.0 ft on Mar 17, 1990 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 9.5 ft | Kennedy and Peaden Bridges are flooded upstream of Highway 4 bridge. |
|---|---|
| 11.0 ft | Minor flooding of secondary roads and lowlands from the Highway 4 Bridge downstream. |
| 14.5 ft | Flooding of Cotton Bridge Park in Baker begins. |
| 16.0 ft | Some residential flooding occurs downstream from the Highway 4 bridge. |
| 23.0 ft | Water reaches eaves of buildings in Cotton Bridge Park. |
| 24.0 ft | Highway 4 bridge is closed. |
Forecast office: NWS Mobile · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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