Minor Flooding — BIG WILLS CREEK AT STATE HWY 35 NR FORT PAYNE, AL, AL
Flood Impact Statement from National Weather Service (SERFC) NWS ID: BGWA1 "The River reaches bankfull. " | Gage height: 12.48 ft | Ref. point: 10.00 ft
Geographic Context
This river flood event occurred near Albertville (approximately 45 km away) in United States, where river systems, coastal storm surge, and flash flooding each present distinct hazard profiles.
Event Assessment
This event is a minor_flooding flooding event, with water levels exceeding established thresholds for the affected waterways. Calamity.live has classified it as "medium" severity with a severity value of 50. The computed Calamity Score is 14 out of 100, suggesting contained impact at this time. The primary scoring components are: intensity (30), historical (15). Data for this event was sourced from nwis, one of the 250 scientific monitoring sources aggregated by Calamity.live.
Regional Monitoring Context
United States has a documented history of river flood events. Monitoring for river flood events in the region relies on a combination of ground-based sensors, satellite remote sensing, and official reporting from national agencies. The frequency and severity of such events are tracked over time to support risk assessment and emergency preparedness.
Event Data
| Type | River Flood |
| Severity | medium |
| Severity Value | 50 |
| Calamity Score | 14 / 100 |
| Confidence | 49% |
| Coordinates | 34.4381, -85.7678 |
| Nearest City | Albertville (45 km) |
| Impact Tier | minor |
| Timestamp | 2026-04-08T18:04:23.248Z |
| Source | https://waterdata.usgs.gov/monitoring-location/02400680/ |
Score Breakdown
Technical Details
| SiteNo | 02400680 |
| StationName | BIG WILLS CREEK AT STATE HWY 35 NR FORT PAYNE, AL |
| FloodCategory | minor_flooding |
| GageHeight | 12.48 |
| RpElevation | 10 |
| RpName | BANK |
| StateCode | AL |
Safety Information
During flooding: never walk, swim, or drive through floodwaters. Six inches of moving water can knock you down, and one foot of water can sweep away a vehicle. Move to higher ground if waters rise. After flooding, avoid contact with floodwater which may contain sewage, chemicals, or debris. Follow local emergency service guidance.
This data is aggregated algorithmically from scientific sources. Not a replacement for official emergency warnings.
Calamity.live data shows a river flood event with CalamityScore 14/100, near Albertville (United States), based on data from nwis. Source: Calamity.live, a platform aggregating real-time data from 207 scientific monitoring sources.