River stage
Blue Pond, Little River
- River level
- 2.18 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +0.91 ft
- Recent high
- 2.73 ft
- Recent low
- 1.26 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS BLPA1
- 30-day change
- +0.85 ft
- Average
- 1.73 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 16.98 ft
In brief
The Little River at Blue Pond, AL read 2.18 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 10.82 ft below minor flood stage. That is 0.85 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge BLPA1
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16.98 ft | 1985-07-24 |
| 2 | 15.26 ft | 1995-10-05 |
| 3 | 15.22 ft | 1990-02-16 |
| 4 | 15.11 ft | 2004-09-17 |
| 5 | 14.74 ft | 2020-04-13 |
| 6 | 14.45 ft | 1966-03-04 |
| 7 | 14.30 ft | 1979-04-13 |
| 8 | 13.55 ft | 1963-04-29 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 13.00 ft
Flood stage. Water overflows the banks.
- 14.00 ft
Water begins to cover the parking lot around the playground.
- 15.10 ft
Water floods the parking lot around the bathrooms.
- 15.80 ft
The playground is flooded.
- 16.10 ft
Water reaches the bathroom building.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Little River flooding at Blue Pond?
No. The Little River at Blue Pond is at 2.18 ft, 10.82 ft below minor flood stage.
What is the flood stage at Blue Pond?
Minor flooding 13 ft is the first threshold.
What is the highest the Little River has been at Blue Pond?
The highest crest on record is 16.98 ft, on 1985-07-24.
Is the Little River high or low right now at Blue Pond?
At 2.18 ft it is higher than 84% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge BLPA1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 02399200). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.