Major Flood
20 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
17 ft
Minor Flood
8.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
20 ft
Water will begin to overtop the bridge on Whites Chapel Road.
17 ft
Much of the lower sections of the golf course are flooded. Water reaches a home on Mack Roper Road.
8.5 ft
Water overflows the golf course near hole 5 and threatens the irrigation pump.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
Low-Water Impacts
5 ft
Stage needed to inundate designated Gulf Sturgeon critical habitat below Jim Woodruff Lock and Dam.
3 ft
Temporary (not sustainable) operating level for of Scholz Power Plant
What happens as water levels drop, per the National Weather Service.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
CWCA1
River
Cahaba River
County
St. Clair, AL
Coordinates
33.6037°N, 86.5492°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Cahaba River near Whites Chapel?
The Cahaba River near Whites Chapel gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02423160) 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 near Whites Chapel?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Cahaba River near Whites Chapel is 8.5 feet. Action stage begins at N/A feet. Moderate flooding starts at 17 feet, and major flooding at 20 feet.
How do I get alerts when Cahaba River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Cahaba River near Whites Chapel to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Cahaba River near Whites Chapel gauge located?
The gauge is located in St. Clair County, Alabama at coordinates 33.6037°N, 86.5492°W. USGS site number: 02423160. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: 02423160