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SwedenPea River near Samson water level
River gauge, Pea River, Alabama, United States
Right now
Very high for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 1,040 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
The Pea River near Samson is well above normal at 8.69 ft.
The median for mid-October is 5.24 ft, based on 24 years of readings, so the river stage is 3.45 ft above typical. It is 26.31 ft below the flood stage of 35.00 ft. On the same day last year the reading was 4.46 ft, a difference of +4.23 ft.
It has dropped 1.11 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
- 5.24 ft3.45 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 3.45 ft – 8.17 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (24 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 4.46 ft+4.23 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.
- 8.69 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
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Pea River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pea River near AritonRiver gauge, Pea River | 2.82 ft | Very high | −0.22 ft | 38 mi |
| Pea River at ElbaRiver gauge, Pea River | 1.69 ft | Low | −0.54 ft | 21 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Choctawhatchee River near Geneva, AlabamaRiver gauge, Choctawhatchee River | 5.40 ft | Normal | −2.63 ft | 15 mi |
| Choctawhatchee River near PittmanRiver gauge, Choctawhatchee River | 11.84 ft | Very high | −3.37 ft | 19 mi |
| Choctawhatchee River near BellwoodRiver gauge, Choctawhatchee River | 6.11 ft | Normal | −0.38 ft | 19 mi |
| Shoal River near Mossy HeadRiver gauge, Shoal River | 8.31 ft | Very high | −0.26 ft | 25 mi |
| Choctawhatchee River at CaryvilleRiver gauge, Choctawhatchee River | 10.63 ft | Very high | −1.15 ft | 28 mi |
| Yellow River near Oak GroveRiver gauge, Yellow River | 81.43 ft | Normal | −0.37 ft | 30 mi |
| Conecuh River at River Falls, AlabamaRiver gauge, Conecuh River | 1.99 ft | Low | −5.05 ft | 30 mi |
| Conecuh River Bel Point A Dam near River FallsRiver gauge, Conecuh River Bel Point A Dam | 7.15 ft | Very low | −2.42 ft | 30 mi |
Questions and answers
Is the Pea River near Samson higher than last year?
Yes, it is 4.23 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 4.46 ft.
What is flood stage for the Pea River near Samson?
The official flood stage is 35.00 ft. The level is currently 26.31 ft below it.
What is a normal level for the Pea River near Samson in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 5.24 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 3.45 ft and 8.17 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 17, 2026, 08:30 PM EDT, the water level was 8.69 ft. Down 1.11 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Pea River near Samson rising or falling?
Down 1.11 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 15.61 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 | 8.69 ft | 2026-10-18 00:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 1,040 cfs | 2026-10-18 00:30 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Pea River near Samson (usgs:02364500). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/alabama/pea-river-near-samson
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