Major Flood
53 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
45 ft
Minor Flood
35 ft
Action Stage
26 ft
What Floods at Each Level
58 ft
Extensive flooding of industrial and residential property occurs. Several square miles of industrial and residential property are flooded.
53 ft
Residential flooding becomes widespread in portions of North Montgomery and numerous evacuations may be necessary. The railroad bridge become flooded around 56 feet.
45 ft
Residential flooding begins in portions of North Montgomery. Evacuations will likely be need at stages around 50 feet or higher.
35 ft
Extensive flooding of low lands in the area occurs.
26 ft
Some flooding of low lying areas and secondary roads begins in the Montgomery area. Flooding of the golf course at Maxwell Air Force Base and portions of River Road occurs at stages around 30 feet and higher.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
Low-Water Impacts
8930 cfs
International Paper Prattville Paper Mill discharges must be limited when river flow falls below this.
21 Ft
International Paper cannot discharge wastewater and stores it in ponds.
What happens as water levels drop, per the National Weather Service.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 1886 | 59.7 ft | — |
| Feb 25, 1961 | 58.1 ft | 307,200 cfs |
| Dec 10, 1919 | 57.1 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
MGMA1
River
Alabama River
County
Montgomery, AL
Coordinates
32.3922°N, 86.3154°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Alabama River at Montgomery?
The Alabama River at Montgomery gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02419988) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Alabama River at Montgomery?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Alabama River at Montgomery is 35 feet. Action stage begins at 26 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 45 feet, and major flooding at 53 feet.
How do I get alerts when Alabama River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Alabama River at Montgomery to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Alabama River at Montgomery gauge located?
The gauge is located in Montgomery County, Alabama at coordinates 32.3922°N, 86.3154°W. USGS site number: 02419988. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.