Black Warrior River at Selden L & D near Eutaw water level

Name: Black Warrior River at Selden L & D near Eutaw water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Black Warrior River, Alabama, United States

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High for mid-October

Water level

95.93ft Up 0.07 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 07:45 AM CDT (23 min ago)

Flow: 232 cfs

History

7 days 30 days 1 year Years compared

20252026

Water level Normal range (10–90 %)

What this means

The Black Warrior River at Selden L & D near Eutaw is above normal at 95.93 ft.

That puts it 0.10 ft above the median of 95.84 ft for mid-October, based on 28 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 95.80 ft (+0.13 ft).

It has risen 0.07 ft over the past 24 hours. If the rise continues, low-lying paths and riverside parking can go under water. In the last month it has stayed between 95.66 ft and 96.09 ft.

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

Compared with 28 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 95.84 ft0.10 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date: 95.18 ft – 96.01 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (28 years of records)
Same day last year: 95.80 ft+0.13 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 95.66 ft – 96.09 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 95.29 ft – 96.22 ft

Floating and fishing near Black Warrior River at Selden L & D near Eutaw

Experienced paddlers may enjoy higher water, but many outfitters stop rentals once a river runs this high.

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

20 Tue 78° 43° – Wind 5 mph

21 Wed 81° 49° – Wind 5 mph

22 Thu 81° 53° – Wind 6 mph

23 Fri 81° 53° – Wind 5 mph

24 Sat 78° 51° – Wind 8 mph

25 Sun 78° 50° – Wind 7 mph

26 Mon 80° 54° – Wind 6 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:00 AM Sunset 06:14 PM Daylight 11 hr, 14 min First quarter 68%

Map

Other gauges on the Black Warrior River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Black Warrior River at Bankhead L&d near BessemerRiver gauge, Black Warrior River	254.59 ft	Normal	−0.06 ft	55 mi
Black Warrior River below Bankhead L&d near BessemerRiver gauge, Black Warrior River	186.43 ft	Normal	−0.08 ft	55 mi
Black Warrior River at Holt L&d near HoltRiver gauge, Black Warrior River	186.31 ft	Low	−0.09 ft	40 mi
Black Warrior River below Holt L&d near HoltRiver gauge, Black Warrior River	123.15 ft	Low	+0.02 ft	40 mi
Black Warrior River at NorthportRiver gauge, Black Warrior River	123.24 ft	Normal	−0.01 ft	33 mi
Black Warrior River below Oliver L&d near TuscaloosaRiver gauge, Black Warrior River	95.69 ft	Normal	−0.02 ft	33 mi
Black Warrior River below Selden Dam near EutawRiver gauge, Black Warrior River	73.64 ft	Low	−0.03 ft	0.1 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Tombigbee River below Demopolis L&d near CoatopaRiver gauge, Tombigbee River	33.03 ft	Normal	−0.25 ft	18 mi
Tombigbee River at Demopolis L&d near CoatopaRiver gauge, Tombigbee River	73.48 ft	Normal	±0	18 mi
Big Prairie Creek near GallionRiver gauge, Big Prairie Creek	15.5 cfs	Very high	±0	19 mi
Tombigbee River below Heflin L&d near GainesvilleRiver gauge, Tombigbee River	73.38 ft	Very low	±0	19 mi
Tombigbee River at Heflin L&d near GainesvilleRiver gauge, Tombigbee River	109.35 ft	Normal	+0.08 ft	19 mi
Elliotts Creek at MoundvilleRiver gauge, Elliotts Creek	1.68 ft	Very low	±0	20 mi
Sucarnoochee River at LivingstonRiver gauge, Sucarnoochee River	0.77 ft	Very low	−0.02 ft	25 mi
Noxubee River near GeigerRiver gauge, Noxubee River	8.45 ft	Normal	−0.01 ft	29 mi

Questions and answers

How does the Black Warrior River at Selden L & D near Eutaw compare with last year?

It is 0.13 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 95.80 ft.

What is a normal level for the Black Warrior River at Selden L & D near Eutaw in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 95.84 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 95.18 ft and 96.01 ft, based on 28 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 Black Warrior River at Selden L & D near Eutaw today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 07:45 AM CDT, the water level was 95.93 ft. Up 0.07 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Black Warrior River at Selden L & D near Eutaw rising or falling?

Up 0.07 ft over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Black Warrior River at Selden L & D near Eutaw normal?

High for mid-October. Compared with 28 years of daily readings for this time of year.

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:02466030 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 32.77791, -87.84057 (WGS84)
Vertical datum: NGVD29
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	95.93 ft	2026-10-20 12:45	Provisional
Flow	232 cfs	2026-10-20 12:45	Provisional

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