Alabama River at Henry Lock and Dam
Critical Stages
122' - Action
122' - Flood
132' - Moderate
135' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 9:00 AM CST 12/17/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 86.74 ft
Flow: 17.6 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 12 PM 12/17 | 84.5 | 10.7 |
| 6 PM 12/17 | 84.2 | 9.95 |
| 12 AM 12/18 | 83.5 | 8.1 |
| 6 AM 12/18 | 83 | 6.9 |
| 12 PM 12/18 | 82.9 | 6.68 |
| 6 PM 12/18 | 82.8 | 6.47 |
| 12 AM 12/19 | 82.7 | 6.27 |
| 6 AM 12/19 | 82.5 | 5.88 |
| 12 PM 12/19 | 82.6 | 6.07 |
| 6 PM 12/19 | 82.5 | 5.88 |
| 12 AM 12/20 | 82.4 | 5.69 |
| 6 AM 12/20 | 82.4 | 5.69 |
| 12 PM 12/20 | 82.4 | 5.69 |
| 6 PM 12/20 | 82.3 | 5.51 |
| 12 AM 12/21 | 82.3 | 5.51 |
| 6 AM 12/21 | 82.3 | 5.51 |
| 12 PM 12/21 | 82.3 | 5.51 |
| 6 PM 12/21 | 82.3 | 5.51 |
| 12 AM 12/22 | 82.3 | 5.51 |
| 6 AM 12/22 | 82.3 | 5.51 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00 AM 12/17 | 83.83 | 9 |
| 9:45 AM 12/17 | 84.22 | 9.99 |
| 9:30 AM 12/17 | 84.76 | 11.3 |
| 9:15 AM 12/17 | 85.74 | 14.1 |
| 9:00 AM 12/17 | 86.74 | 17.6 |
| 8:45 AM 12/17 | 86.61 | 17.1 |
| 8:30 AM 12/17 | 86.53 | 16.8 |
| 8:15 AM 12/17 | 86.43 | 16.5 |
| 8:00 AM 12/17 | 86.33 | 16.1 |
| 7:45 AM 12/17 | 86.24 | 15.8 |
| 7:30 AM 12/17 | 86.07 | 15.2 |
| 7:15 AM 12/17 | 85.94 | 14.8 |
| 7:00 AM 12/17 | 85.82 | 14.4 |
| 6:45 AM 12/17 | 85.65 | 13.9 |
| 6:30 AM 12/17 | 85.52 | 13.5 |
| 6:15 AM 12/17 | 85.36 | 13 |
| 6:00 AM 12/17 | 85.17 | 12.4 |
| 5:45 AM 12/17 | 84.98 | 11.9 |
| 5:30 AM 12/17 | 84.77 | 11.3 |
| 5:15 AM 12/17 | 84.55 | 10.8 |
| 5:00 AM 12/17 | 84.21 | 9.97 |
| 4:45 AM 12/17 | 83.77 | 8.83 |
| 4:30 AM 12/17 | 83.01 | 6.93 |
| 4:15 AM 12/17 | 81.72 | 4.56 |
| 4:00 AM 12/17 | 80.32 | 2.88 |
| 3:45 AM 12/17 | 80.13 | 2.7 |
| 3:30 AM 12/17 | 80.18 | 2.75 |
| 3:15 AM 12/17 | 80.21 | 2.78 |
| 3:00 AM 12/17 | 80.24 | 2.8 |
| 2:45 AM 12/17 | 80.25 | 2.81 |
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.
