Escambia River near Century
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 12.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 17.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 25.0 ft; major flooding begins at 37.0 ft.
| Action stage | 12.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 17.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 25.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 37.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 37.8 ft on Mar 15, 1929 (historic crest)
- 24.4 ft on Mar 18, 1990 (historic crest)
- 23.8 ft on Sep 30, 1998 (historic crest)
- 23.7 ft on Mar 9, 1998 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 13.0 ft | Minor overflow of lowlands in the area. |
|---|---|
| 17.0 ft | Considerable flooding of lowlands. |
| 19.0 ft | Low lying pastures will flood. Cattle should be moved to higher ground. |
| 23.3 ft | Widespread flooding of pasture and farm land. Water begins to reach Mystic Springs Road, Worley Road, Mamer Holley Lane and River Bend Road. Approximately 5 houses become isolated in the McDavid and Molino communities. Public boat ramps at Mystic Springs and Fairground Road are submerged. |
| 23.7 ft | Second highest record flood - Approximately 8 houses become isolated and sections of Mystic Springs Road, River Bend Road and Fairground Road are impassable. Water from the river flows into ponds at B and L Catfish Farm on Mystic Road. |
| 24.2 ft | Second Flood of Record Hurricenae George - Water enters several houses on Worley Road, Daffin Road, and Fairground Road. |
| 33.2 ft | Bridge flood of Highway 4 floods. |
| 34.0 ft | Some flooding in the eastern sections of Century. |
| 37.0 ft | Record Flood of 1929 - Severe flooding in Century. |
Forecast office: NWS Mobile · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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