Alabama River at Henry Lock and Dam
Critical Stages
122' - Action
122' - Flood
132' - Moderate
135' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 10:00 PM CST 12/17/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 81.51 ft
Flow: 4.26 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 11:00 PM 12/17 | 81.32 | 4 |
| 10:45 PM 12/17 | 81.41 | 4.12 |
| 10:30 PM 12/17 | 81.47 | 4.21 |
| 10:15 PM 12/17 | 81.49 | 4.23 |
| 10:00 PM 12/17 | 81.51 | 4.26 |
| 9:45 PM 12/17 | 81.6 | 4.39 |
| 9:30 PM 12/17 | 81.71 | 4.55 |
| 9:15 PM 12/17 | 81.98 | 4.97 |
| 9:00 PM 12/17 | 82.38 | 5.65 |
| 8:45 PM 12/17 | 82.42 | 5.73 |
| 8:30 PM 12/17 | 82.46 | 5.8 |
| 8:15 PM 12/17 | 82.51 | 5.9 |
| 8:00 PM 12/17 | 82.58 | 6.03 |
| 7:45 PM 12/17 | 82.66 | 6.19 |
| 7:30 PM 12/17 | 82.8 | 6.47 |
| 7:15 PM 12/17 | 83.03 | 6.97 |
| 7:00 PM 12/17 | 83.09 | 7.11 |
| 6:45 PM 12/17 | 83.15 | 7.24 |
| 6:30 PM 12/17 | 83.38 | 7.8 |
| 6:15 PM 12/17 | 83.78 | 8.86 |
| 6:00 PM 12/17 | 84.31 | 10.2 |
| 5:45 PM 12/17 | 83.82 | 8.97 |
| 5:30 PM 12/17 | 83.04 | 6.99 |
| 5:15 PM 12/17 | 81.76 | 4.62 |
| 5:00 PM 12/17 | 80.3 | 2.86 |
| 4:45 PM 12/17 | 80.01 | 2.6 |
| 4:30 PM 12/17 | 80.02 | 2.61 |
| 4:15 PM 12/17 | 80.05 | 2.63 |
| 4:00 PM 12/17 | 80.1 | 2.68 |
| 3:45 PM 12/17 | 80.16 | 2.73 |
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.
