Buttahatchee River Below Hamilton
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 13.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 20.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 26.0 ft; major flooding begins at 28.0 ft.
| Action stage | 13.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 20.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 26.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 28.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 35.5 ft on Mar 16, 1973 (historic crest)
- 32.7 ft on Dec 25, 2015 (historic crest)
- 28.9 ft on Dec 23, 1990 (historic crest)
- 28.3 ft on Dec 18, 1967 (historic crest)
Forecast office: NWS Calera · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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