Big Escambia Creek at Flomaton water level

Name: Big Escambia Creek at Flomaton water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Big Escambia Creek, Alabama, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

7.09ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 01:15 PM CDT (24 min ago)

Flow: 221 cfs

History

7 days 30 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

The gauge at Big Escambia Creek at Flomaton reads 7.09 ft, a normal level.

It is 11.91 ft below the flood stage of 19.00 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 6.98 ft and 7.82 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Lowest and highest in 30 days: 6.98 ft – 7.82 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 6.98 ft – 7.82 ft
Highest on record: 30.90 ftMarch 31, 1929

What the stage means on the water

A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.

The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 19.00 ft, still 11.91 ft away.

What happens at each level

35.10 ft: Highway 31 bridge becomes flooded.
30.90 ft: Town flooded from railroad tracks on west side of town east to the river.
30.00 ft: Most of Flomaton will become flooded as the level rises above 30 feet.
22.50 ft: Flooding of Highway 31 begins east of the high school to the Highway 29 intersection. Flooding of Palafox Street and streets east of Palafox, from Highway 31 south to Roosevelt and Railroad Street occurs. Evacuations may be required.
21.00 ft: Water approaches streets and homes in southeast Flomaton, along with Highway 31 on the north side of town.
19.00 ft: Water begins to approach several homes on north side of Highway 31.
16.50 ft: Minor overflow of low lying areas will occur and water may enter the yards of a few homes in the north and east side of town.
13.00 ft: Water reaches bankfull.
7.09 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: < 5 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	30.90 ft	March 31, 1929
2	20.40 ft	September 30, 1998
3	20.17 ft	June 20, 2026
4	19.70 ft	March 9, 1998
5	19.55 ft	June 20, 2026
6	19.40 ft	April 14, 1955
7	19.26 ft	September 27, 1939
8	18.00 ft	August 1, 1975
9	17.92 ft	April 11, 1975
10	17.46 ft	September 9, 1974

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

18 Sun 71° 49° – Wind 11 mph

19 Mon 73° 48° – Wind 9 mph

20 Tue 75° 48° – Wind 8 mph

21 Wed 77° 52° – Wind 5 mph

22 Thu 79° 53° – Wind 4 mph

23 Fri 78° 54° – Wind 6 mph

24 Sat 76° 50° – Wind 9 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 06:55 AM Sunset 06:14 PM Daylight 11 hr, 19 min First quarter 61%

Map

Other gauges on Big Escambia Creek

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Big Escambia Creek at Sardine Branch near Stanley CrossroadRiver gauge, Big Escambia Creek	0.92 ft	Very low	−0.01 ft	10 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Escambia River near CenturyRiver gauge, Escambia River	5.13 ft	Below flood stage	−1.57 ft	3.6 mi
Conecuh River at State Highway 41 near BrewtonRiver gauge, Conecuh River	9.98 ft	Normal	−2.34 ft	13 mi
Murder Creek at State Highway 41 at BrewtonRiver gauge, Murder Creek	9.99 ft	Normal	−0.03 ft	13 mi
Burnt Corn Creek at State Highway 41 near BrewtonRiver gauge, Burnt Corn Creek	2.93 ft	Low	−0.04 ft	13 mi
Escambia River near MolinoRiver gauge, Escambia River	2.60 ft	Normal	+0.07 ft	24 mi
Perdido River at Barrineau ParkRiver gauge, Perdido River	1.55 ft	Low	−0.03 ft	25 mi
Big Coldwater Creek near MiltonRiver gauge, Big Coldwater Creek	2.73 ft	Normal	−0.10 ft	27 mi
Murder Creek near EvergreenRiver gauge, Murder Creek	3.11 ft	Low	−0.03 ft	33 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for Big Escambia Creek at Flomaton?

The official flood stage is 19.00 ft. The level is currently 11.91 ft below it.

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 Big Escambia Creek at Flomaton today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 01:15 PM CDT, the water level was 7.09 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Big Escambia Creek at Flomaton rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.49 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Big Escambia Creek at Flomaton normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Big Escambia Creek at Flomaton?

The highest level on record is 30.90 ft on March 31, 1929.

How often is this data updated?

The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:02375000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 31.01077, -87.26278 (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	7.09 ft	2026-10-19 18:15	Provisional
Flow	221 cfs	2026-10-19 18:15	Provisional

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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer