Sardine Branch near Little Rock, AL
River level and flood forecast · Escambia County
Normal1.4 ftas of Mon 2:30 PM
The river is 10.6 ft below flood stage (12 ft).
Flow: 163 cubic feet per second (USGS).
The last 7 days and the forecast
NWS forecast issued Sun, Dec 31, 6 PM. Forecasts change as rain falls and as upstream water arrives.
Flood stages
| Major flood stage | 16 ft |
| Moderate flood stage | 15 ft |
| Flood stage | 12 ft |
| Action stage | 5 ft |
| Record crest (June 20, 2026) | 18.74 ft |
What floods at each level
From the National Weather Service, highest first.
- 20 ftWater begins to flood the middle bath house. Most of the park is under several feet of water.
- 18 ftMost of the park is several feet under water. The north and south bath houses are flooded. Water approaches the middle bath house.
- 16 ftMost of the park is flooded. Some rescues may be necessary.
- 15 ftWater is overflowing at various locations on Big Creek Road. Water from the ponds is also overflowing, impacting trailer parking spots.
- 12 ftWater is out of its banks and could affect some of the recreational areas near the creek.
Highest crests on record
- 18.74 ft — June 20, 2026
- 18.02 ft — December 15, 2009
- 16.77 ft — February 5, 2022
- 16.63 ft — March 5, 2001
- 16.15 ft — December 25, 2015
Recent crests: 18.74 ft (June 20, 2026) · 13.5 ft (June 10, 2025) · 6.33 ft (April 12, 2024) · 9.68 ft (June 17, 2023) · 16.77 ft (February 5, 2022)
Up and down the river, and nearby
Not an official source. River levels, forecasts, flood stages and impacts are from the National Weather Service (STNA1); flow from the U.S. Geological Survey. Readings are provisional. In a flood, follow your local officials and the NWS at weather.gov.