Rivers in Alabama
Black Warrior River at Holt Lock and Dam
Below flood stage
123.49ftStage
Observed Wed, Sep 23, 1:45 AM CDT
- Flood stage
- 140.00 ft
- Record crest
- 156.87 ft1983
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 158.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 148.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 140.00 ft |
| Action | 138.00 ft |
- 157.00 ftSignificant industrial flooded occurs in the vicinity of Warrior Road and Reichold Road at 157 feet and higher stages.
- 146.00 ftIndustrial property in the vicinity of Warrior Road and Reichold road begins to flood as Warrior River continues to rise.
- 140.00 ftSome minor flooding of low-lying areas 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
35 crests on NOAA’s list since 1969.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | December 3, 1983 | 156.87 ft |
| 2 | April 13, 1979 | 154.88 ft |
| 3 | March 20, 1970 | 152.30 ft |
| 4 | February 16, 1990 | 149.58 ft |
| 5 | April 3, 2000 | 148.25 ft |
| 6 | April 5, 1977 | 148.00 ft |
| 7 | January 7, 2009 | 146.72 ft |
| 8 | January 27, 1996 | 146.52 ft |
| 9 | February 6, 2004 | 145.82 ft |
| 10 | December 28, 2018 | 145.33 ft |
| 11 | April 14, 1980 | 145.32 ft |
| 12 | March 16, 1976 | 145.00 ft |
| 13 | May 20, 1983 | 144.72 ft |
| 14 | April 7, 2014 | 144.48 ft |
| 15 | December 27, 1973 | 144.00 ft |
| 16 | January 7, 1998 | 143.83 ft |
| 17 | February 11, 2020 | 143.50 ft |
| 18 | December 27, 2015 | 142.30 ft |
| 19 | June 19, 1969 | 142.10 ft |
| 20 | September 6, 2011 | 141.47 ft |
| 21 | March 17, 1990 | 140.93 ft |
| 22 | March 23, 2022 | 140.50 ft |
| 23 | March 26, 2021 | 140.27 ft |
| 24 | April 4, 2001 | 140.17 ft |
| 25 | March 8, 1996 | 139.20 ft |
Most recent crests
- March 23, 2022: 140.50 ft
- March 26, 2021: 140.27 ft
- February 11, 2020: 143.50 ft
- February 22, 2019: 138.95 ft
- December 28, 2018: 145.33 ft
- April 3, 2017: 135.72 ft
- February 24, 2016: 133.07 ft
- December 27, 2015: 142.30 ft
- April 7, 2014: 144.48 ft
- January 15, 2013: 138.87 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.