Coosa River at Gadsden

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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.

Highest crests on record

When the water runs low

• 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.

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