Cahaba River near Cahaba Heights
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 14.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 14.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 22.0 ft; major flooding begins at 24.0 ft.
| Action stage | 14.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 14.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 22.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 24.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 28.9 ft on Apr 13, 1979 (historic crest)
- 27.9 ft on May 8, 2003 (historic crest)
- 24.0 ft on Jun 29, 1999 (historic crest)
- 23.9 ft on Sep 17, 2004 (historic crest)
Forecast office: NWS Calera · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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