River stage
Smith's Landing, Styx River
- River level
- 4.44 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -2.02 ft
- Recent high
- 21.22 ft
- Recent low
- 3.73 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS SXLA1
- 30-day change
- -0.46 ft
- Average
- 4.94 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 28.21 ft
In brief
The Styx River at Smith's Landing, AL read 4.44 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 5.56 ft below action stage. That is 0.46 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge SXLA1
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28.21 ft | 2020-09-17 |
| 2 | 25.79 ft | 2014-04-30 |
| 3 | 25.63 ft | 2025-04-07 |
| 4 | 23.92 ft | 2017-10-23 |
| 5 | 22.96 ft | 2018-09-06 |
| 6 | 22.87 ft | 2026-06-19 |
| 7 | 22.19 ft | 2025-03-31 |
| 8 | 20.92 ft | 2022-05-27 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 14.00 ft
Riverside RV and Retreat RV resorts will begin to flood.
- 18.00 ft
Water floods low lying areas north of the river to Goat Cooper Road. Waterworld Road floods at Styx River Shooting Range.
- 21.00 ft
Low lying areas along the river from upstream of CR64 to I-10 are flooded. Riverside and the Retreat RV resorts see significant flooding, with water surrounding permanent structures.
- 26.00 ft
Water reaches roadway of CR64 bridge.
- 28.00 ft
Areas several hundred yards from the river upstream of CR64 downstream to I-10 are flooded, with water in permanent structures at RV parks along the river. CR64 and CR87 bridges are flooded and impassable.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Styx River flooding at Smith's Landing?
No. The Styx River at Smith's Landing is at 4.44 ft, 5.56 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Smith's Landing?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 10 ft and minor flooding 14 ft.
What is the highest the Styx River has been at Smith's Landing?
The highest crest on record is 28.21 ft, on 2020-09-17.
Is the Styx River high or low right now at Smith's Landing?
At 4.44 ft it is higher than 61% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge SXLA1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 02377560). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.