RIVER GAUGE · CAHABA VALLEY CREEK
Cahaba Valley Creek at Pelham
Shelby County, Alabama
Water level2.09 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:15 PM UTC (last recorded)
Minor flood8 ft
Moderate flood12 ft
Major flood13 ft
The past week
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2021 | 18.18 ft | — |
| Jan 10, 2026 | 8.2 ft | — |
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