RIVER GAUGE · CAHABA RIVER
Cahaba River near Cahaba Heights
Jefferson County, Alabama
Water level1.51 ft
Flow11 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action14 ft
Minor flood14 ft
Moderate flood22 ft
Major flood24 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 25 ft
Severe residential flooding occurs in areas near the river.
- 24 ft
Residential flooding becomes more severe and widespread near the river.
- 22.5 ft
Some residential flooding develops as the river continues to rise.
- 20 ft
Water overflows the yards of some homes near the river.
- 17 ft
Flooding of some commercial property in the area begins as stages continues to rise.
- 14 ft
Minor flooding occurs in the Cahaba Heights area.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 12, 1979 | 28.86 ft | 23,400 cfs |
| May 8, 2003 | 27.91 ft | — |
| Jun 28, 1999 | 24 ft | 15,800 cfs |
When the water runs low
- 14 CFS
Kayak trip from Grants Mill to Highway 280. Have to get out and walk through shallow areas.
More on Cahaba River
DownstreamCahaba River at Centreville
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