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
13 ft
Water overflows the bridge area along Indian Trail Road.
12 ft
Significant flooding occurs downstream in the Indian Springs school area.
10.5 ft
The road is covered south of the bridge. Flood waters increase in depth and extent across fields and yards in the area.
8 ft
Begins to overflow banks and affect surrounding yards. Fields begin to flood as water continues to rise.
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 6, 2021 | 12.28 ft | — |
| Dec 28, 2018 | 10.37 ft | — |
| Mar 23, 2022 | 9.67 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
CISA1
River
Cahaba Valley Creek Indian Springs
County
Shelby, AL
Coordinates
33.3448°N, 86.7594°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Cahaba Valley Creek Indian Springs at Indian Trail Road?
The Cahaba Valley Creek Indian Springs at Indian Trail Road gauge is maintained by USGS (site 0242354650) 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 Indian Springs at Indian Trail Road?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Cahaba Valley Creek Indian Springs at Indian Trail Road 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 Indian Springs rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Cahaba Valley Creek Indian Springs at Indian Trail Road 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 Indian Springs at Indian Trail Road gauge located?
The gauge is located in Shelby County, Alabama at coordinates 33.3448°N, 86.7594°W. USGS site number: 0242354650. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: Cahaba Valley Creek at Pelham
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey