Alabama River at Henry Lock and Dam
Critical Stages
122' - Action
122' - Flood
132' - Moderate
135' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 5:00 PM CST 12/15/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 79.95 ft
Flow: 2.55 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 6 PM 12/15 | 82.6 | 6.07 |
| 12 AM 12/16 | 82.6 | 6.07 |
| 6 AM 12/16 | 82.4 | 5.69 |
| 12 PM 12/16 | 82.3 | 5.51 |
| 6 PM 12/16 | 82.3 | 5.51 |
| 12 AM 12/17 | 82.3 | 5.51 |
| 6 AM 12/17 | 82.2 | 5.33 |
| 12 PM 12/17 | 81.9 | 4.84 |
| 6 PM 12/17 | 81.9 | 4.84 |
| 12 AM 12/18 | 81.9 | 4.84 |
| 6 AM 12/18 | 81.8 | 4.68 |
| 12 PM 12/18 | 81.8 | 4.68 |
| 6 PM 12/18 | 81.8 | 4.68 |
| 12 AM 12/19 | 81.7 | 4.53 |
| 6 AM 12/19 | 81.7 | 4.53 |
| 12 PM 12/19 | 81.7 | 4.53 |
| 6 PM 12/19 | 81.8 | 4.68 |
| 12 AM 12/20 | 81.7 | 4.53 |
| 6 AM 12/20 | 81.7 | 4.53 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 5:00 PM 12/15 | 79.95 | 2.55 |
| 4:45 PM 12/15 | 79.89 | 2.5 |
| 4:30 PM 12/15 | 79.89 | 2.5 |
| 4:15 PM 12/15 | 79.92 | 2.52 |
| 4:00 PM 12/15 | 79.96 | 2.56 |
| 3:45 PM 12/15 | 80.01 | 2.6 |
| 3:30 PM 12/15 | 80.09 | 2.67 |
| 3:15 PM 12/15 | 80.16 | 2.73 |
| 3:00 PM 12/15 | 80.26 | 2.82 |
| 2:45 PM 12/15 | 80.35 | 2.91 |
| 2:30 PM 12/15 | 80.45 | 3.01 |
| 2:15 PM 12/15 | 80.54 | 3.1 |
| 2:00 PM 12/15 | 80.63 | 3.19 |
| 1:45 PM 12/15 | 80.73 | 3.3 |
| 1:30 PM 12/15 | 80.83 | 3.41 |
| 1:15 PM 12/15 | 80.94 | 3.53 |
| 1:00 PM 12/15 | 81.06 | 3.68 |
| 12:45 PM 12/15 | 81.17 | 3.81 |
| 12:30 PM 12/15 | 81.3 | 3.98 |
| 12:15 PM 12/15 | 81.46 | 4.19 |
| 12:00 PM 12/15 | 81.64 | 4.45 |
| 11:45 AM 12/15 | 81.79 | 4.67 |
| 11:30 AM 12/15 | 81.96 | 4.93 |
| 11:15 AM 12/15 | 82.11 | 5.18 |
| 11:00 AM 12/15 | 82.27 | 5.46 |
| 10:45 AM 12/15 | 82.48 | 5.84 |
| 10:30 AM 12/15 | 82.68 | 6.23 |
| 10:15 AM 12/15 | 83.07 | 7.06 |
| 10:00 AM 12/15 | 83.26 | 7.5 |
| 9:45 AM 12/15 | 83.42 | 7.9 |
138' -
There is considerable flooding in Autaugaville. In addition...most of Benton is flooded at this level.
136.5' -
Most of Benton Road from US 80 to Edsons is flooded. County Road 15 from the Lock to Days Bend floods.
135.5' -
Sections of Benton Road off of US Hwy 80 are flooded.
135' -
In Benton, Calhoun and Church Street are flooded. Sections of 1st through 4th Streets are flooded along with sections of Commerce and Market Streets.
134' -
Portions of Autaugaville begin to flood. In addition...sections of the western railway of Alabama Railroad begin to flood at this level. At 135 feet considerable flooding occurs in Benton.
132' -
Portions of Benton begin to flood. Numerous house trailers along the river become flooded if not moved to higher ground.
130' -
Sections of Praire Creek Campground will begin to flood as water rises to stages of 130 to 135.
127' -
Widespread flooding of farm lands and some homes and trailers along the river occurs.
122' -
Flooding of agricultural lands begins.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Mar 20, 1990 | 135.4 |
| Apr 18, 1979 | 133 |
| Feb 21, 1990 | 127.05 |
| Dec 27, 2015 | 127.01 |
| Apr 3, 1976 | 126.9 |
| Apr 1, 1980 | 126.3 |
| Apr 12, 1983 | 126.18 |
| Apr 3, 2005 | 126.02 |
| Mar 11, 1998 | 125.92 |
| Jun 23, 1989 | 124.8 |
| Feb 5, 1982 | 123.6 |
| Apr 10, 2014 | 122.6 |
| Mar 9, 1996 | 122.56 |
| Mar 13, 2010 | 121.46 |
| May 2, 2003 | 121.36 |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 120.2 |
| Jan 27, 1990 | 119.97 |
| Feb 14, 2013 | 119.24 |
| Jun 24, 2017 | 115.57 |
| Mar 11, 2011 | 115.36 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
