Tombigbee River Bel Bevil L&d near Pickensville water level

Name: Tombigbee River Bel Bevil L&d near Pickensville water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
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River gauge, Tombigbee River Bel Bevil L&d, Alabama, United States

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Very low for late October

Water level

109.08ft Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 21, 2026, 01:00 AM CDT (45 min ago)

History

7 days 30 days 1 year Years compared

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

The forecast expects the river to fall to 109.10 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 01:00 AM. Issued Tuesday, October 20 at 07:53 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

At 109.08 ft, the Tombigbee River Bel Bevil L&d near Pickensville is far below normal for late October.

That puts it 0.28 ft below the median of 109.37 ft for late October, based on 26 years of readings. It is 12.92 ft below the flood stage of 122.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 109.36 ft (−0.28 ft).

The level is falling, down 0.04 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 109.10 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 01:00 AM. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 108.91 ft and 109.67 ft.

Compared with 26 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 109.37 ft0.28 ft below the median for this date
Normal for this date: 109.14 ft – 113.18 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (26 years of records)
Same day last year: 109.36 ft−0.28 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 108.91 ft – 109.67 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 109.01 ft – 122.77 ft
Highest on record: 142.95 ftFebruary 23, 1991
Forecast peak: 109.10 ftWednesday, October 21 at 01:00 AM

What the stage means on the water

Low water means more dragging on shallow riffles and slower floats. Fish crowd into the deeper runs, and warm, low water stresses them, so play and release them quickly.

The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 122.00 ft, still 12.92 ft away.

What happens at each level

138.00 ft: Flooding of homes of 3 to 6 feet in depth in the Clear Creek, Cypress Lake, Pumpkin Creek and Rivermont Subdivisions of Pickensville can be expected.
135.00 ft: Widespread major flooding begins in the Clear Creek, Cypress Lake and Pumpkin Creek communities. All roads into these communities are impassable. Water overflows the intersection of Alabama 86 and Mississippi 388 and becomes impassable. The USACE campground is completely underwater. Widespread flooding of farm and pasturelands as well as cabins and camps near the river will occur. Flooding of some homes in the Rivermont Subdivision of Pickensville will occur.
133.00 ft: Water begins to reach several homes in the Pumpkin Creek, Clear Creek and Cypress Lake communities and also begins to flood areas at the USACE campsite.
129.00 ft: Flooding of roadways begin at Pumpkin Creek, Clear Creek and Cypress Lake communities.
128.00 ft: Cattle in the area should be moved to higher ground. Flooding of some cabins and camps along the river can be expected.
122.00 ft: Cattle in low-lying areas of Southern Pickens County should be moved to higher ground. Cattle are cutoff in lowlands of Southern Pickens County at stages above 122 feet.
109.08 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: 17 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	142.95 ft	February 23, 1991
2	142.73 ft	May 31, 1991
3	142.48 ft	December 26, 1990
4	140.53 ft	February 15, 2020
5	140.51 ft	February 26, 2019
6	139.53 ft	May 2, 1991
7	136.92 ft	April 18, 1991
8	136.78 ft	April 6, 2000
9	136.12 ft	May 15, 1991
10	136.06 ft	December 11, 2004

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

20 Tue 79° 42° – Wind 5 mph

21 Wed 82° 48° – Wind 5 mph

22 Thu 83° 51° – Wind 7 mph

23 Fri 81° 53° – Wind 6 mph

24 Sat 78° 52° – Wind 9 mph

25 Sun 77° 51° – Wind 9 mph

26 Mon 77° 52° – Wind 6 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:03 AM Sunset 06:14 PM Daylight 11 hr, 11 min Waxing gibbous 75%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Tombigbee River at Bevill L&d near PickensvilleRiver gauge, Tombigbee River	136.09 ft	Normal	−0.04 ft	0.0 mi
Noxubee River at MaconRiver gauge, Noxubee River	3.93 ft	Very low	+0.01 ft	18 mi
Noxubee River near GeigerRiver gauge, Noxubee River	8.44 ft	Normal	−0.01 ft	19 mi
Luxapallila Creek near ColumbusRiver gauge, Luxapallila Creek	3.66 ft	Very low	±0	22 mi
Tombigbee River at Stennis Lock and DamRiver gauge, Tombigbee River	63.33 ft	High		24 mi
Tombigbee River below Heflin L&d near GainesvilleRiver gauge, Tombigbee River	73.47 ft	Low	+0.03 ft	26 mi
Tombigbee River at Heflin L&d near GainesvilleRiver gauge, Tombigbee River	109.25 ft	Normal	−0.02 ft	26 mi
Luxapallila Creek at MillportRiver gauge, Luxapallila Creek	12.49 ft	Very high	−0.01 ft	28 mi

Questions and answers

How does the Tombigbee River Bel Bevil L&d near Pickensville compare with last year?

It is 0.28 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 109.36 ft.

What is flood stage for the Tombigbee River Bel Bevil L&d near Pickensville?

The official flood stage is 122.00 ft. The level is currently 12.92 ft below it.

What is a normal level for the Tombigbee River Bel Bevil L&d near Pickensville in late October?

The median for late October is 109.37 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 109.14 ft and 113.18 ft, based on 26 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 Tombigbee River Bel Bevil L&d near Pickensville today?

On Oct 21, 2026, 01:00 AM CDT, the water level was 109.08 ft. Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Tombigbee River Bel Bevil L&d near Pickensville rising or falling?

Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Tombigbee River Bel Bevil L&d near Pickensville normal?

Very low for late October. Compared with 26 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:02444161 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 33.21040, -88.28865 (WGS84)
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	109.08 ft	2026-10-21 06:00	Provisional

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