Big Escambia Creek at Flomaton
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01/11/2021, 10:04 PM UTC through 01/11/2021, 10:04 PM UTC
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Observed (OBS) 06/15/2025 12:00 AM CDTRecord: 30.9 ftCATEGORY STAGE 
Major Flooding 22.5 ft Moderate Flooding 21 ft Minor Flooding 19 ft Action 14 ft Reliability of the Forecast:
NOTE: 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.
National Water Model Hydrograph
Official NWS streamflow forecasts are produced by NWS hydrologic forecasters for river gauge locations using hydrologic models which are calibrated to that location. This process considers additional guidance and information, including local expertise and experience, to produce the best forecast possible. The NWM output provides supplemental guidance to NWS forecasters and should not be considered an official NWS river forecast.
Flood Impacts
- 35.1 - Highway 31 bridge becomes flooded.
- 30 - Most of Flomaton will become flooded as the level rises above 30 feet.
- 22.5 - Residential flooding will occur in Flomaton and some evacuations will likely be needed.
Gauge Location
Recent Crests
| 1. | 20.40 ft | on 09-30-1998 |
| 2. | 19.70 ft | on 03-09-1998 |
| 3. | 14.00 ft | on 02-04-1996 |
| 4. | 15.50 ft | on 10-05-1995 |
| 5. | 14.40 ft | on 02-13-1995 |
Recent Crests
| 1. | 20.40 ft | on 09-30-1998 |
| 2. | 19.70 ft | on 03-09-1998 |
| 3. | 14.00 ft | on 02-04-1996 |
| 4. | 15.50 ft | on 10-05-1995 |
| 5. | 14.40 ft | on 02-13-1995 |
| 6. | 13.00 ft | on 02-03-1983 |
| 7. | 14.50 ft | on 02-11-1981 |
| 8. | 18.00 ft | on 08-01-1975 |
| 9. | 17.92 ft | on 04-11-1975 |
| 10. | 17.46 ft | on 09-09-1974 |
| 11. | 14.75 ft | on 01-23-1965 |
| 12. | 19.40 ft | on 04-14-1955 |
| 13. | 19.26 ft | on 09-27-1939 |
| 14. | 30.90 ft | on 03-31-1929 |
Historic Crests
| 1. | 30.90 ft | on 03-31-1929 |
| 2. | 20.40 ft | on 09-30-1998 |
| 3. | 19.70 ft | on 03-09-1998 |
| 4. | 19.40 ft | on 04-14-1955 |
| 5. | 19.26 ft | on 09-27-1939 |
Historic Crests
| 1. | 30.90 ft | on 03-31-1929 |
| 2. | 20.40 ft | on 09-30-1998 |
| 3. | 19.70 ft | on 03-09-1998 |
| 4. | 19.40 ft | on 04-14-1955 |
| 5. | 19.26 ft | on 09-27-1939 |
| 6. | 18.00 ft | on 08-01-1975 |
| 7. | 17.92 ft | on 04-11-1975 |
| 8. | 17.46 ft | on 09-09-1974 |
| 9. | 15.50 ft | on 10-05-1995 |
| 10. | 14.75 ft | on 01-23-1965 |
| 11. | 14.50 ft | on 02-11-1981 |
| 12. | 14.40 ft | on 02-13-1995 |
| 13. | 14.00 ft | on 02-04-1996 |
| 14. | 13.00 ft | on 02-03-1983 |
Vertical Datum Table
| type | NAVD88 |
|---|---|
| major Flooding | 70.26 ft |
| moderate Flooding | 68.76 ft |
| minor Flooding | 66.76 ft |
| action | 61.76 ft |
| Latest Value | 56.20 ft |
| Gauge Zero | 47.76 ft |
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Unique Local Info
Routine data for this site is not available, however a forecast will be available when the river is in flood. * The flood stage for this point has changed effective 5/25/2016. Data to reflect this on the page may take a day or two to fully reflect the new stages.
Collaborative Agencies
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