Cahaba River at Centreville
Alabama — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Bibb County, Alabama on the Cahaba River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 02424000, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
42 ft
Moderate Flood
36 ft
Minor Flood
23 ft
Action Stage
23 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
36 ft
Flood waters will reach the Bibb County High School buildings on the east side of campus next to the river. Homes on the east side of the river and across from the high school will be in danger of flooding.
35 ft
Parking lot on the north side of Bibb County High School campus will begin to flood.
33.5 ft
Chamber of Commerce parking lot in Centreville will flood and Commerce building will begin to flood as water rises. High School football field will begin to flood as water overflows the Commerce parking lot.
31 ft
Access road next to the east of the high school will flood.
30 ft
Considerable flooding of farm and pasture lands in the area occurs...and cattle may need to be moved to higher ground.
23 ft
Pasture lands begin to flood in the Centreville area. The river walk next to the Commerce building and school is nearly completely flooded by this stage.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
Low-Water Impacts
1000 CFS
Minimum flow needed to float lower portions of the Cahaba River including the Hargrove Shoals area inside the Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge without scraping the boat along the bottom.
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 27, 1902 | 36.7 ft | 100,000 cfs |
| Mar 27, 1902 | 36.7 ft | 100,000 cfs |
| Apr 7, 1938 | 36.63 ft | 97,000 cfs |
| Apr 7, 1938 | 36.63 ft | 97,000 cfs |
| Jul 7, 1916 | 36.2 ft | 90,000 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Cahaba River at Centreville?
The Cahaba River at Centreville gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02424000) 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 Cahaba River at Centreville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Cahaba River at Centreville is 23 feet. Action stage begins at 23 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 36 feet, and major flooding at 42 feet.
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Where is the Cahaba River at Centreville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Bibb County, Alabama at coordinates 32.9450°N, 87.1392°W. USGS site number: 02424000. 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.