Cahaba River near Cahaba Heights AL
Is Cahaba River near Cahaba Heights AL flooding right now?
Cahaba River near Cahaba Heights AL measured 1.53 ft on 2026-09-22 20:30:00 UTC. That observation was 12.5 ft below its 14 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.53 ft
Streamflow
5 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 14 ft, with major flooding at 24 ft. The highest crest on record was 28.86 ft on Fri, Apr 13, 1979.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 14 ft | 12.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 14 ft | 12.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 22 ft | 20.5 ft below |
| Major flood | 24 ft | 22.5 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 28.86 ft | 1979-04-13 |
| 27.91 ft | 2003-05-08 |
| 24 ft | 1999-06-29 |
| 23.95 ft | 2004-09-17 |
| 23.58 ft | 2014-04-07 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Little Cahaba River at Cah Bea Rd near Cahaba Hts AL | 2.9 mi | Shelby County |
| Cahaba River near Hoover, AL | 4.1 mi | Jefferson County |
| Cahaba River near Mountain Brook AL | 4.8 mi | Jefferson County |
| Shades Creek near Homewood, Ala | 4.8 mi | Jefferson County |
| Cahaba Valley Creek at Indian Trail Rd near Indian Sprs | 5.0 mi | Shelby 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.