River stage
Wilmer, Escatawpa River
- River level
- 8.15 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.33 ft
- Recent high
- 28.07 ft
- Recent low
- 8.09 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS AGRA1
- 30-day change
- -1.83 ft
- Average
- 10.00 ft
- Readings
- 113
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 28.48 ft
In brief
The Escatawpa River at Wilmer, AL read 8.15 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 14.85 ft below minor flood stage. That is 1.83 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge AGRA1
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28.48 ft | 2026-06-21 |
| 2 | 26.72 ft | 2021-09-01 |
| 3 | 25.62 ft | 2022-08-28 |
| 4 | 24.75 ft | 2021-09-20 |
| 5 | 24.66 ft | 1959-06-02 |
| 6 | 24.00 ft | 1948-11-28 |
| 7 | 23.97 ft | 2021-06-22 |
| 8 | 23.56 ft | 2022-02-06 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 23.00 ft
Road to rv section of park begins to flood.
- 28.00 ft
Several parts of the park are under several feet of water.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Escatawpa River flooding at Wilmer?
No. The Escatawpa River at Wilmer is at 8.15 ft, 14.85 ft below minor flood stage.
What is the flood stage at Wilmer?
Minor flooding 23 ft is the first threshold.
What is the highest the Escatawpa River has been at Wilmer?
The highest crest on record is 28.48 ft, on 2026-06-21.
Is the Escatawpa River high or low right now at Wilmer?
At 8.15 ft it is higher than 3% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge AGRA1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 02479500). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.