Bayou Sara at Saraland
Observed Tue, Sep 22, 11:30 PM CDT
- Flood stage
- 4.00 ft
- Record crest
- 10.15 ft2026
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 7.50 ft |
| Moderate flood | 5.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 4.00 ft |
| Action | 3.00 ft |
- 14.30 ftFlooding of the U.S. 43 bridge and the I-65 bridge occur.
- 11.00 ftExtensive flooding will occur along Bayou Sara and Norton Creeks with many bridges flooded.
- 8.30 ftBayou Sara Avenue floods east of gauging site. Numerous houses and streets flood east of the railroad between Bayou Sara and Norton Creek.
- 7.90 ftStreets along Bayou Sara flood. Low lying areas along Gunnison Creek in Satuma flood. Above 8 feet, numererous streets and houses east of the railroad between Bayou Sara and Norton Creeks flood.
- 7.50 ftNumerous houses flood at 7.5 feet and some evacuations also become necessary.
- 6.00 ftFlooding of residences in the area will occur.
- 5.00 ftStreet flooding east of the railroad becomes widespread.
- 4.00 ftFlooding of streets begin.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 12% |
| 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
42 crests on NOAA’s list since 1975.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | June 19, 2026 | 10.15 ft |
| 2 | September 28, 1998 | 9.80 ft |
| 3 | September 1, 2008 | 9.30 ft |
| 4 | May 22, 2026 | 8.94 ft |
| 5 | February 25, 2020 | 7.90 ft |
| 6 | April 26, 1979 | 7.84 ft |
| 7 | April 13, 1980 | 7.80 ft |
| 8 | April 3, 1980 | 7.50 ft |
| 9 | August 30, 2021 | 7.00 ft |
| 10 | April 1, 2005 | 7.00 ft |
| 11 | February 28, 1990 | 6.95 ft |
| 12 | May 10, 1995 | 6.80 ft |
| 13 | October 8, 2017 | 6.70 ft |
| 14 | July 20, 1997 | 6.60 ft |
| 15 | June 8, 2020 | 6.00 ft |
| 16 | March 28, 1990 | 5.85 ft |
| 17 | April 7, 2025 | 5.71 ft |
| 18 | March 15, 2020 | 5.50 ft |
| 19 | June 22, 2017 | 5.50 ft |
| 20 | February 10, 1996 | 5.50 ft |
| 21 | April 8, 1976 | 5.50 ft |
| 22 | January 9, 2019 | 5.50 ft |
| 23 | March 17, 1979 | 5.33 ft |
| 24 | June 10, 2025 | 5.16 ft |
| 25 | June 20, 2021 | 5.00 ft |
Most recent crests
- June 19, 2026: 10.15 ft
- May 22, 2026: 8.94 ft
- March 8, 2026: 4.74 ft
- June 10, 2025: 5.16 ft
- May 29, 2025: 4.33 ft
- May 10, 2025: 4.61 ft
- April 7, 2025: 5.71 ft
- December 29, 2024: 4.40 ft
- February 9, 2023: 4.80 ft
- August 30, 2021: 7.00 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. Gauge reading only in high-water situations. 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.