Major Flood
13 ft
Current Water Level
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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
12 ft
Minor Flood
8 ft
What Floods at Each Level
17 ft
Water covers the road. Houses along the creek are impacted by several feet of water.
12 ft
Overflow begins to reach house on downstream side of bridge. Yards on both sides of bridge are flooded with up to one foot of water.
8 ft
Stream begins to overflow banks. No signigicant property damage.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2021 | 18.18 ft | — |
| Jan 10, 2026 | 8.2 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
CVCA1
River
Cahaba Valley Creek
County
Shelby, AL
Coordinates
33.3133°N, 86.8064°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Cahaba Valley Creek at Pelham?
The Cahaba Valley Creek at Pelham gauge is maintained by USGS (site 0242354750) 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 Valley Creek at Pelham?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Cahaba Valley Creek at Pelham is 8 feet. Action stage begins at N/A feet. Moderate flooding starts at 12 feet, and major flooding at 13 feet.
How do I get alerts when Cahaba Valley Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Cahaba Valley Creek at Pelham 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 Valley Creek at Pelham gauge located?
The gauge is located in Shelby County, Alabama at coordinates 33.3133°N, 86.8064°W. USGS site number: 0242354750. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey