Alabama River at Henry Lock and Dam
Critical Stages
122' - Action
122' - Flood
132' - Moderate
135' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 2:00 AM CST 12/16/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 80.55 ft
Flow: 3.11 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 2:00 AM 12/16 | 80.55 | 3.11 |
| 1:45 AM 12/16 | 80.65 | 3.21 |
| 1:30 AM 12/16 | 80.75 | 3.32 |
| 1:15 AM 12/16 | 80.85 | 3.43 |
| 1:00 AM 12/16 | 80.95 | 3.55 |
| 12:45 AM 12/16 | 81.05 | 3.67 |
| 12:30 AM 12/16 | 81.15 | 3.79 |
| 12:15 AM 12/16 | 81.26 | 3.93 |
| 12:00 AM 12/16 | 81.38 | 4.08 |
| 11:45 PM 12/15 | 81.52 | 4.27 |
| 11:30 PM 12/15 | 81.68 | 4.5 |
| 11:15 PM 12/15 | 81.9 | 4.84 |
| 11:00 PM 12/15 | 82.11 | 5.18 |
| 10:45 PM 12/15 | 82.25 | 5.42 |
| 10:30 PM 12/15 | 82.36 | 5.62 |
| 10:15 PM 12/15 | 82.45 | 5.78 |
| 10:00 PM 12/15 | 82.58 | 6.03 |
| 9:45 PM 12/15 | 82.86 | 6.6 |
| 9:30 PM 12/15 | 83.29 | 7.58 |
| 9:15 PM 12/15 | 84.08 | 9.67 |
| 9:00 PM 12/15 | 84.7 | 11.2 |
| 8:45 PM 12/15 | 84.59 | 10.9 |
| 8:30 PM 12/15 | 84.51 | 10.7 |
| 8:15 PM 12/15 | 84.35 | 10.3 |
| 8:00 PM 12/15 | 84.25 | 10.1 |
| 7:45 PM 12/15 | 84.12 | 9.76 |
| 7:30 PM 12/15 | 84.01 | 9.52 |
| 7:15 PM 12/15 | 83.86 | 9.08 |
| 7:00 PM 12/15 | 83.74 | 8.74 |
| 6:45 PM 12/15 | 83.6 | 8.36 |
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.
