Cahaba River near Mountain Brook AL
Is Cahaba River near Mountain Brook AL flooding right now?
No — Cahaba River near Mountain Brook AL is at 1.09 ft, 18.9 ft below its 20 ft flood stage, as of 56 min ago.
Gauge height
1.09 ft
Streamflow
123 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 20 ft, with major flooding at 24 ft.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 9 ft | 7.9 ft below |
| Minor flood | 20 ft | 18.9 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 23.5 ft | 22.4 ft below |
| Major flood | 24 ft | 22.9 ft below |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Shades Creek at Elder St near Springdale AL | 2.7 mi | Jefferson County |
| Little Cahaba River at Cah Bea Rd near Cahaba Hts AL | 3.0 mi | Shelby County |
| Cahaba River near Cahaba Heights AL | 4.8 mi | Shelby County |
| Tributary TO VILLAGE CREEK AT 50th ST IN BIRMINGHAM | 5.4 mi | Jefferson County |
| Little Cahaba River near Jefferson Park, Al. | 5.8 mi | Jefferson 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.