Major Flood
517 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
514 ft
Minor Flood
511 ft
Action Stage
511 ft
What Floods at Each Level
520 ft
Widespread and severe residential flooding in Gadsden and adjacent areas along the Coosa River occurs.
517 ft
Low elevations of Highway 411 begin to flood. Considerable residential flooding also occurs at this level.
514 ft
Considerable residential flooding occurs in Gadsden and adjacent areas along the Coosa River. Areas from Lonz Street to Aaron Way in eastern Gadsden are vulnerable to flooding as water reaches this stage and higher.
512 ft
Some residential flooding begins in the Gadsden area.
511 ft
Low lying farm lands in the Gadsden area begin to flood.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
Low-Water Impacts
508 Ft
Normal elevation of H. Neely Henry Lake (roughly 15 mi. south of Gadsden). Alabama Power keeps lake level fairly stable.
505 Ft
Normal elevation of H. Neely Henry Lake.
500 Ft
Bottom of H. Neely Henry Lake (roughly 15 mi south of Gadsden).
496 Ft
Critical level of H. Neely Henry Dam that would impact hydropower production.
What happens as water levels drop, per the National Weather Service.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 5, 1886 | 525.1 ft | — |
| Jul 14, 1916 | 519.9 ft | — |
| Apr 10, 1936 | 518.7 ft | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Coosa River at Gadsden?
The Coosa River at Gadsden gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02400500) 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 Gadsden?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Coosa River at Gadsden is 511 feet. Action stage begins at 511 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 514 feet, and major flooding at 517 feet.
How do I get alerts when Coosa River rises?
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Where is the Coosa River at Gadsden gauge located?
The gauge is located in Etowah County, Alabama at coordinates 34.0104°N, 85.9977°W. USGS site number: 02400500. 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, 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.