Major Flood
52 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
48 ft
Minor Flood
45 ft
Action Stage
30 ft
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.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Alabama River at Selma?
The Alabama River at Selma gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02423000) 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 Selma?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Alabama River at Selma is 45 feet. Action stage begins at 30 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 48 feet, and major flooding at 52 feet.
How do I get alerts when Alabama River rises?
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Where is the Alabama River at Selma gauge located?
The gauge is located in Dallas County, Alabama at coordinates 32.4056°N, 87.0186°W. USGS site number: 02423000. 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.