RIVER GAUGE · COOSA RIVER
Coosa River at Weiss Dam
Cherokee County, Alabama
Water level563.04 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action564.5 ft
Minor flood567 ft
Moderate flood572 ft
Major flood575 ft
The past week
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 25, 2019 | 571.02 ft | — |
| Apr 7, 1977 | 570.91 ft | — |
| Mar 5, 1979 | 570.9 ft | — |
When the water runs low
- 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.
More on Coosa River
UpstreamCoosa River at State Line, AL/GA
DownstreamCoosa River at Gadsden
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