Rivers in Alabama
Big Escambia Creek at Flomaton
Below flood stage
7.09ftStage
Observed Thu, Sep 24, 9:15 AM CDT
- Flood stage
- 19.00 ft
- Record crest
- 30.90 ft1929
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 22.50 ft |
| Moderate flood | 21.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 19.00 ft |
| Action | 14.00 ft |
- 35.10 ftHighway 31 bridge becomes flooded.
- 30.90 ftTown flooded from railroad tracks on west side of town east to the river.
- 30.00 ftMost of Flomaton will become flooded as the level rises above 30 feet.
- 22.50 ftFlooding 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 ftWater approaches streets and homes in southeast Flomaton, along with Highway 31 on the north side of town.
- 19.00 ftWater begins to approach several homes on north side of Highway 31.
- 16.50 ftMinor 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 ftWater reaches bankfull.
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
16 crests on NOAA’s list since 1929.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | March 31, 1929 | 30.90 ft |
| 2 | September 30, 1998 | 20.40 ft |
| 3 | June 20, 2026 | 20.17 ft |
| 4 | March 9, 1998 | 19.70 ft |
| 5 | June 20, 2026 | 19.55 ft |
| 6 | April 14, 1955 | 19.40 ft |
| 7 | September 27, 1939 | 19.26 ft |
| 8 | August 1, 1975 | 18.00 ft |
| 9 | April 11, 1975 | 17.92 ft |
| 10 | September 9, 1974 | 17.46 ft |
| 11 | October 5, 1995 | 15.50 ft |
| 12 | January 23, 1965 | 14.75 ft |
| 13 | February 11, 1981 | 14.50 ft |
| 14 | February 13, 1995 | 14.40 ft |
| 15 | February 4, 1996 | 14.00 ft |
| 16 | February 3, 1983 | 13.00 ft |
Most recent crests
- June 20, 2026: 20.17 ft
- June 20, 2026: 19.55 ft
- September 30, 1998: 20.40 ft
- March 9, 1998: 19.70 ft
- February 4, 1996: 14.00 ft
- October 5, 1995: 15.50 ft
- February 13, 1995: 14.40 ft
- February 3, 1983: 13.00 ft
- February 11, 1981: 14.50 ft
- August 1, 1975: 18.00 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.