Escambia River near Century water level

Name: Escambia River near Century water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Escambia River, Florida, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

5.50ft Down 1.31 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 09:00 AM CDT (37 min ago)

Flow: 2,010 cfs

History

7 days 30 days 1 year Years compared

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Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

The Escambia River near Century is at 5.50 ft, in the normal range.

It is 11.50 ft below the flood stage of 17.00 ft. On the same day last year the reading was 3.50 ft, a difference of +2.00 ft.

It has dropped 1.31 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 3.05 ft and 10.39 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

Same day last year: 3.50 ft+2.00 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 3.05 ft – 10.39 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 2.49 ft – 18.94 ft
Highest on record: 37.80 ftMarch 15, 1929

Floating and fishing near Escambia River near Century

Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.

Flood stage here is 17.00 ft, 11.50 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

37.00 ft: Record Flood of 1929 - Severe flooding in Century.
34.00 ft: Some flooding in the eastern sections of Century.
33.20 ft: Bridge flood of Highway 4 floods.
24.20 ft: Second Flood of Record Hurricenae George - Water enters several houses on Worley Road, Daffin Road, and Fairground Road.
23.70 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.
23.30 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.
19.00 ft: Low lying pastures will flood. Cattle should be moved to higher ground.
17.00 ft: Considerable flooding of lowlands.
13.00 ft: Minor overflow of lowlands in the area.
5.50 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: 30 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	37.80 ft	March 15, 1929
2	24.35 ft	March 18, 1990
3	23.84 ft	September 30, 1998
4	23.70 ft	March 9, 1998
5	23.32 ft	April 12, 1975
6	23.23 ft	December 16, 2009
7	23.22 ft	December 16, 2009
8	20.94 ft	April 5, 1960
9	20.85 ft	September 18, 2020
10	20.84 ft	April 8, 1973

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 06:55 AM Sunset 06:14 PM Daylight 11 hr, 19 min First quarter 59%

Map

Other gauges on the Escambia River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Escambia River near MolinoRiver gauge, Escambia River	2.73 ft	High	+0.04 ft	20 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Big Escambia Creek at FlomatonRiver gauge, Big Escambia Creek	7.10 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	3.6 mi
Conecuh River at State Highway 41 near BrewtonRiver gauge, Conecuh River	10.29 ft	Normal	−2.30 ft	12 mi
Murder Creek at State Highway 41 at BrewtonRiver gauge, Murder Creek	9.98 ft	Normal	−0.04 ft	14 mi
Big Escambia Creek at Sardine Branch near Stanley CrossroadRiver gauge, Big Escambia Creek	0.93 ft	Very low	−0.02 ft	14 mi
Burnt Corn Creek at State Highway 41 near BrewtonRiver gauge, Burnt Corn Creek	2.93 ft	Low	−0.05 ft	14 mi
Perdido River at Barrineau ParkRiver gauge, Perdido River	1.55 ft	Low	−0.04 ft	23 mi
Big Coldwater Creek near MiltonRiver gauge, Big Coldwater Creek	2.75 ft	Normal	−0.10 ft	24 mi
Blackwater River near BakerRiver gauge, Blackwater River	1.78 ft	Low	−0.18 ft	31 mi

Questions and answers

Is the Escambia River near Century higher than last year?

Yes, it is 2.00 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 3.50 ft.

What is flood stage for the Escambia River near Century?

The official flood stage is 17.00 ft. The level is currently 11.50 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 Escambia River near Century today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 09:00 AM CDT, the water level was 5.50 ft. Down 1.31 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Escambia River near Century rising or falling?

Down 1.31 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 4.89 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Escambia River near Century normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Escambia River near Century?

The highest level on record is 37.80 ft on March 15, 1929.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:02375500 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 30.96518, -87.23414 (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	5.50 ft	2026-10-19 14:00	Provisional
Flow	2,010 cfs	2026-10-19 14:00	Provisional

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