Major Flood
575 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
572 ft
Minor Flood
567 ft
Action Stage
564.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
572 ft
Flooding of some permanent residences around the lake begins.
567 ft
Flooding of lakeside property occurs. Some docks and boathouses become inundated.
565.5 ft
Some minor flooding of docks begins in places such as the Bay Springs area.
564.5 ft
Nuisance flooding of some lakeside property occurs.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
Low-Water Impacts
555 Ft
Bottom of conservation pool.
553 Ft
Level of Centre"s water intake valve.
547 Ft
Critical water supply intake for Town of Centre.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 25, 2019 | 571.02 ft | — |
| Apr 7, 1977 | 570.91 ft | — |
| Mar 5, 1979 | 570.9 ft | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Coosa River at Weiss Dam?
The Coosa River at Weiss Dam gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02399499) 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 Weiss Dam?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Coosa River at Weiss Dam is 567 feet. Action stage begins at 564.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 572 feet, and major flooding at 575 feet.
How do I get alerts when Coosa River rises?
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Where is the Coosa River at Weiss Dam gauge located?
The gauge is located in Cherokee County, Alabama at coordinates 34.1719°N, 85.7539°W. USGS site number: 02399499. 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.