Major Flood
410 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
407 ft
Minor Flood
402 ft
Action Stage
402 ft
What Floods at Each Level
415 ft
Exceptional flooding in the Chancellor Ferry area. Flood waters reach homes north of Cosper Bend and reach the edge of State Route 76 with flooding possible north of 76 in farmland areas of Deer Lick Branch. Areas along Talladega Creek from the Skeet Club to baseball field see extensive flooding.
412 ft
Widespread residential flooding occurs...and evacuations are needed.
410 ft
Several homes and steets along Edgewood Drive, Woodside Street and Canal Street begin to flood. Flooding along 4th Ave Northeast begins as backwater develops from Tallaseehatchee Creek. Water approaches a few houses along River Run Road and River Run Circle. Water covers sections of Chancellor Ferry Cove with several homes affected. Watercross Drive is flooded with several homes in the area of State Route 76 and Cosper Bend at risk. The west side of River Run Rd is flooded along with some homes.
407 ft
Houses at Woodside Street become susceptible to flooding.
405 ft
Yards begin to flood along sections of Woodside Street, Canal Street, River Run Circle and River Run Road. Several yards near State Route 76 (Klein Road) and Watercross Drive and Chancellor Ferry Cove flood. Extensive flooding of farm and foreast land from Prince Island to Cosper Bend flood.
404 ft
Water begins to approach or cover a few low lying roads. Yards of a few homes near the river begin to flood. Areas along Edgewood Drive are particularly vulnerable. Farmland between 4th Ave Northeast and State Route 76 in Childersburg begins to flood.
402 ft
Flooding of low lying areas begins.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 22, 1961 | 412.86 ft | 140,000 cfs |
| Mar 29, 1951 | 412.55 ft | 146,000 cfs |
| Apr 8, 1938 | 412.48 ft | 136,000 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Coosa River at Childersburg?
The Coosa River at Childersburg gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02407000) 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 Coosa River at Childersburg?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Coosa River at Childersburg is 402 feet. Action stage begins at 402 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 407 feet, and major flooding at 410 feet.
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Where is the Coosa River at Childersburg gauge located?
The gauge is located in Talladega County, Alabama at coordinates 33.2917°N, 86.3639°W. USGS site number: 02407000. 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.
- Gauge reading affected by reservoir operations.