Major Flood
43 ft
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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
40 ft
Minor Flood
36 ft
Action Stage
15 ft
What Floods at Each Level
43 ft
Flooding from the Cahaba River extends up to 2 miles to the east and one-half mile to the west of the river.
40 ft
Extensive overflow of farm lands around Marion Junction occurs. Some homes and farms begin to be affected. Water begins to overflow sections of CR 209 between CR 214 and 818. Water overflows property around the intersections of CR 29, 209 and 818 including the church and graveyard.
36 ft
Flooding is confined mainly to farm and pasture lands in the area.
15 ft
Flooding around Oakmulgee Creek begins and cattle need to be moved to higher ground. Overflow of pasture lands increases at stages above 20 feet.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 23, 1961 | 43.8 ft | 92,000 cfs |
| Aug 15, 1939 | 42.95 ft | 83,400 cfs |
| Mar 30, 1951 | 41.7 ft | 80,400 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Cahaba River at Marion Junction?
The Cahaba River at Marion Junction gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02425000) 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 Marion Junction?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Cahaba River at Marion Junction is 36 feet. Action stage begins at 15 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 40 feet, and major flooding at 43 feet.
How do I get alerts when Cahaba River rises?
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Where is the Cahaba River at Marion Junction gauge located?
The gauge is located in Dallas County, Alabama at coordinates 32.4439°N, 87.1803°W. USGS site number: 02425000. 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.