Pea River near Samson water level

Name: Pea River near Samson water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Pea River, Alabama, United States

Directions

Very high for mid-October

Water level

7.90ft Down 0.48 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 07:30 AM EDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 784 cfs

History

7 days 30 days 1 year Years compared

20252026

Water level Normal range (10–90 %) Minor flood stage

What this means

The Pea River near Samson is well above normal at 7.90 ft.

The median for mid-October is 5.21 ft, based on 24 years of readings, so the river stage is 2.70 ft above typical. It is 27.10 ft below the flood stage of 35.00 ft. On the same day last year the reading was 4.75 ft, a difference of +3.15 ft.

It has dropped 0.48 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 4.68 ft and 24.30 ft.

That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.

Compared with 24 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 5.21 ft2.70 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date: 3.36 ft – 7.47 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (24 years of records)
Same day last year: 4.75 ft+3.15 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 4.68 ft – 24.30 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 4.44 ft – 24.30 ft
Highest on record: 45.30 ftMarch 15, 1929

Flood levels and safety

Most flood deaths in the US happen in vehicles. Six inches of fast water can knock an adult off their feet, and a foot or two can float a car. If a road is covered, turn around.

Readings can change quickly after heavy rain upstream, so check again before heading near the water.

What happens at each level

46.00 ft: Extensive flooding of low lying areas and farmland continues. Water will begin to approach the west bank approach to the CR 52 bridge.
41.00 ft: Highway 52 near Samson will flood on the east bank of the river and is subject to closure.
40.00 ft: Water approaches a couple structures on the west bank of the river north of CR 52.
35.00 ft: The Pea River floods low lying areas near the CR 52 bridge.
7.90 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	45.30 ft	March 15, 1929
2	42.02 ft	December 27, 2015
3	42.00 ft	January 20, 1925
4	38.06 ft	February 21, 1975
5	37.83 ft	December 16, 2009
6	37.71 ft	April 6, 1960
7	37.20 ft	January 22, 1936
8	35.86 ft	April 7, 1937
9	35.83 ft	March 18, 1938
10	34.55 ft	September 21, 2020

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

18 Sun 66° 49° – Wind 15 mph

19 Mon 71° 49° – Wind 10 mph

20 Tue 73° 50° – Wind 7 mph

21 Wed 75° 53° – Wind 6 mph

22 Thu 77° 55° – Wind 4 mph

23 Fri 77° 56° – Wind 7 mph

24 Sat 75° 53° – Wind 11 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:50 AM Sunset 07:10 PM Daylight 11 hr, 19 min First quarter 59%

Map

Other gauges on the Pea River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Pea River near AritonRiver gauge, Pea River	2.63 ft	High	−0.12 ft	38 mi
Pea River at ElbaRiver gauge, Pea River	1.24 ft	Low	−0.29 ft	21 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Choctawhatchee River near Geneva, AlabamaRiver gauge, Choctawhatchee River	4.51 ft	Normal	−0.45 ft	15 mi
Choctawhatchee River near PittmanRiver gauge, Choctawhatchee River	9.84 ft	High	−1.05 ft	19 mi
Choctawhatchee River near BellwoodRiver gauge, Choctawhatchee River	5.73 ft	High	−0.25 ft	19 mi
Shoal River near Mossy HeadRiver gauge, Shoal River	8.00 ft	Very high	−0.20 ft	25 mi
Choctawhatchee River at CaryvilleRiver gauge, Choctawhatchee River	7.72 ft	Very high	−2.15 ft	28 mi
Yellow River near Oak GroveRiver gauge, Yellow River	81.09 ft	High	−0.21 ft	30 mi
Conecuh River at River Falls, AlabamaRiver gauge, Conecuh River	3.56 ft	Normal	+0.83 ft	30 mi
Conecuh River Bel Point A Dam near River FallsRiver gauge, Conecuh River Bel Point A Dam	8.01 ft	Normal	+0.02 ft	30 mi

Questions and answers

Is the Pea River near Samson higher than last year?

Yes, it is 3.15 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 4.75 ft.

What is flood stage for the Pea River near Samson?

The official flood stage is 35.00 ft. The level is currently 27.10 ft below it.

What is a normal level for the Pea River near Samson in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 5.21 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 3.36 ft and 7.47 ft, based on 24 years of records.

Is gage height the same as water depth?

No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.

What is the water level of Pea River near Samson today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 07:30 AM EDT, the water level was 7.90 ft. Down 0.48 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Pea River near Samson rising or falling?

Down 0.48 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 16.25 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Pea River near Samson normal?

Very high for mid-October. Compared with 24 years of daily readings for this time of year.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:02364500 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 31.11268, -86.09939 (WGS84)
Vertical datum: NAVD88
Update interval: every 15 minutes
Licence: Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision

Published series

Parameter	Last value	Time (UTC)	Quality
Water level	7.90 ft	2026-10-19 11:30	Provisional
Flow	784 cfs	2026-10-19 12:30	Provisional

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