Cahaba River at Centreville AL
Is Cahaba River at Centreville AL flooding right now?
Cahaba River at Centreville AL measured 0.38 ft on 2026-11-11 13:15:00 UTC. That observation was 22.6 ft below its 23 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
0.38 ft
Streamflow
236 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 23 ft, with major flooding at 42 ft. The highest crest on record was 36.7 ft on Fri, Mar 28, 1902.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 23 ft | 22.6 ft below |
| Minor flood | 23 ft | 22.6 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 36 ft | 35.6 ft below |
| Major flood | 42 ft | 41.6 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 36.7 ft | 1902-03-28 |
| 36.63 ft | 1938-04-08 |
| 36.2 ft | 1916-07-08 |
| 35.5 ft | 1906-03-19 |
| 35.35 ft | 1961-02-23 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Cahaba River near West Blocton AL | 11.6 mi | Bibb County |
| Little Cahaba River near Brierfield AL | 13.3 mi | Bibb County |
| Cahaba River near Helena AL | 27.7 mi | Shelby County |
| Black Warrior River at Holt L&D near Holt Al. | 27.8 mi | Tuscaloosa County |
| Black Warrior River below Holt L&D near Holt AL | 27.9 mi | Tuscaloosa County |
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