Major Flood
28 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
24 ft
Minor Flood
20 ft
Action Stage
17 ft
What Floods at Each Level
33 ft
Flood waters reach I 65 and flooding of the interstate will occur as water levels rise above this stage.
32.7 ft
The CSX railroad bridge between Wells Road and Old Selma Road will begin to flood.
30 ft
The CSX railroad bridge just west of US 31 will begin to flood as water rises above 30 feet.
29 ft
Water reaches the US 31 bridge at Catoma Creek and the road begins to flood. Water begins to overflow US 331 near the bridge crossing over Catoma Creek as water rises above 29 feet.
28 ft
Considerable residential and street flooding occurs in the the vicinity of Old Selma and Hayneville Roads. Water overflows the bridge on Old Selma Road as water rises above 28 feet. Residential flooding occurs along Grovewood Drive and Fleming Road. Industrial and commercial flooding also occurs along the Mobile-Selma Highway and Interstate 65.
27.5 ft
The CSX railway will begin to flood in the vicinity of the bridge next to US 331 as water rises above 27.5 feet.
24 ft
Residential and street flooding becomes a problem...and increases rapidly above 24 feet. Several residences are threatened.
20 ft
Flooding of agricultural lands in the vicinity of the U.S. 331 Highway Bridge occurs.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 1990 | 29.78 ft | 49,100 cfs |
| Feb 24, 1961 | 28.6 ft | 48,600 cfs |
| Feb 16, 1975 | 28.13 ft | 43,900 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
CATA1
River
Catoma Creek
County
Montgomery, AL
Coordinates
32.3072°N, 86.2994°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Catoma Creek near Montgomery?
The Catoma Creek near Montgomery gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02421000) 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 Catoma Creek near Montgomery?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Catoma Creek near Montgomery is 20 feet. Action stage begins at 17 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 24 feet, and major flooding at 28 feet.
How do I get alerts when Catoma Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Catoma Creek near Montgomery 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 Catoma Creek near Montgomery gauge located?
The gauge is located in Montgomery County, Alabama at coordinates 32.3072°N, 86.2994°W. USGS site number: 02421000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.