RIVER GAUGE · CAHABA RIVER
Cahaba River at Suttle
Perry County, Alabama
Water level2.85 ft
Flow21 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action28 ft
Minor flood32 ft
Moderate flood43 ft
Major flood55 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 43 ft
Some flooding of homes in the area and Highway 14 occurs.
- 32 ft
Flooding of pasture lands and low-lying agricultural lands occurs in the Suttle area.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 24, 1961 | 44 ft | 91,500 cfs |
| Mar 29, 1951 | 42.8 ft | 74,600 cfs |
| Apr 14, 1979 | 41.55 ft | — |
More on Cahaba River
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