Alabama River at Selma
Dallas County, Alabama
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What floods at each level
- 58 ft
Severe flooding occurs in Selma...Selmont and West Selmont.
- 56 ft
Widespread flooding occurs in Dallas County...with many farmhouses flooded. Most of Highway 22 from the Cahaba River to the Sky Harbor Airport becomes flooded.
- 52 ft
Most of Cahaba...as well as large portions of Selmont, West Selmont and East Selma...flood.
- 50 ft
Low lying areas of Selmont...West Selmont and East Selmont flood. Portions of County Road 17 become inundated and water enters the yards of some residences in the Blackwell Bend area.
- 48 ft
Flooding occurs inland to between Johnson Street and Old Montgomery Road in Selmont. Portions of Bloch Park and the Selma Country Club begin to flood.
- 45 ft
Extensive overflow of low lying lands in the area begins. Some low roads in the area begin to flood.
- 30 ft
Pasture lands below Selma become flooded.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 28, 1961 | 57.97 ft | 284,000 cfs |
| Apr 7, 1986 | 57 ft | 248,000 cfs |
| Apr 7, 1886 | 57 ft | 248,000 cfs |
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