Alabama River at Selma AL
Is Alabama River at Selma AL flooding right now?
Alabama River at Selma AL measured 19.66 ft on 2026-11-11 13:15:00 UTC. That observation was 25.3 ft below its 45 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
19.66 ft
Streamflow
15,400 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 45 ft, with major flooding at 52 ft. The highest crest on record was 57.97 ft on Wed, Mar 1, 1961.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 30 ft | 10.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 45 ft | 25.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 48 ft | 28.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 52 ft | 32.3 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 57.97 ft | 1961-03-01 |
| 57 ft | 1986-04-08 |
| 57 ft | 1886-04-08 |
| 56.8 ft | 1990-03-21 |
| 56 ft | 1948-12-03 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Cahaba River near Marion Junction AL | 9.8 mi | Dallas County |
| Cahaba River near Suttle, Al. | 13.5 mi | Perry County |
| Mulberry Creek at Jones AL | 13.9 mi | Dallas County |
| Alabama River at Robert F Henry Lock and Dam | 14.7 mi | Autauga County |
| Alabama River below Robert F Henry L&D near Benton, AL | 14.8 mi | Lowndes County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.