River stage
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS FLOA1
In brief
The Tennessee River at Florence, AL read 10.73 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 5.27 ft below action stage.
Source: National Weather Service gauge FLOA1
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 32.50 ft | 1897-03-19 |
| 2 | 30.03 ft | 1973-03-17 |
| 3 | 28.99 ft | 2019-02-24 |
| 4 | 28.00 ft | 1948-02-13 |
| 5 | 27.58 ft | 1990-12-23 |
| 6 | 25.98 ft | 2004-12-10 |
| 7 | 25.53 ft | 2003-05-07 |
| 8 | 25.53 ft | 1994-03-28 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
Flooding of McFarland Park begins.
Alabama State Highway 20 is flooded at the underpass below U.S. Highways 43 and 72. The underpass will likely be closed.
Water covers the parking lot of the Marina at McFarland Park...with extensive flooding occurring at the soccer fields and golf course within the park. Water is also beginning to cover the road that goes underneath U.S. Highways 43 and 72 at the new playground.
Flooding of industries near the river begins.
Widespread flooding of industries near the river is occurring.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
No. The Tennessee River at Florence is at 10.73 ft, 5.27 ft below action stage.
The National Weather Service sets action stage 16 ft, minor flooding 18 ft, moderate flooding 27 ft and major flooding 32 ft.
The highest crest on record is 32.5 ft, on 1897-03-19.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge FLOA1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 2440E77C). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.