Rivers in Alabama
Black Warrior River at Bankhead Lock and Dam
Below flood stage
186.40ftStage
Observed Wed, Sep 23, 3:30 PM CDT
- Flood stage
- 189.00 ft
- Record crest
- 194.90 ft1977
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 198.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 196.50 ft |
| Minor flood | 189.00 ft |
| Action | 188.00 ft |
- 189.00 ft Flooding of farm land and low-lying wood lands in the area occurs.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | Under 5% |
| Moderate flooding | Under 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 15, 2026.
Crest history
28 crests on NOAA’s list since 1916.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | April 5, 1977 | 194.90 ft |
| 2 | March 30, 1951 | 194.00 ft |
| 3 | July 19, 1916 | 194.00 ft |
| 4 | February 23, 1961 | 193.60 ft |
| 5 | December 3, 1983 | 193.50 ft |
| 6 | January 6, 1949 | 193.30 ft |
| 7 | April 13, 1979 | 193.10 ft |
| 8 | November 15, 1929 | 192.80 ft |
| 9 | February 10, 1946 | 192.50 ft |
| 10 | November 29, 1948 | 192.40 ft |
| 11 | March 13, 1977 | 191.99 ft |
| 12 | October 26, 1977 | 191.12 ft |
| 13 | April 13, 1974 | 191.00 ft |
| 14 | December 26, 1973 | 190.30 ft |
| 15 | March 14, 1975 | 190.00 ft |
| 16 | May 20, 1930 | 190.00 ft |
| 17 | February 16, 1990 | 189.82 ft |
| 18 | April 3, 2000 | 189.80 ft |
| 19 | January 7, 2009 | 189.67 ft |
| 20 | December 25, 2015 | 189.53 ft |
| 21 | March 30, 1981 | 189.30 ft |
| 22 | September 5, 2011 | 189.29 ft |
| 23 | January 27, 1996 | 188.52 ft |
| 24 | January 25, 2002 | 188.30 ft |
| 25 | November 24, 2004 | 188.29 ft |
Most recent crests
- December 29, 2018: 188.06 ft
- July 4, 2017: 188.09 ft
- December 25, 2015: 189.53 ft
- September 5, 2011: 189.29 ft
- May 4, 2010: 188.13 ft
- January 7, 2009: 189.67 ft
- November 24, 2004: 188.29 ft
- January 25, 2002: 188.30 ft
- April 3, 2000: 189.80 ft
- January 27, 1996: 188.52 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the Southeast River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available. River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.