Cahaba River near Mountain Brook AL
Is Cahaba River near Mountain Brook AL flooding right now?
Cahaba River near Mountain Brook AL measured 0.57 ft on 2026-11-11 13:15:00 UTC. That observation was 19.4 ft below its 20 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
0.57 ft
Streamflow
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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 | 8.4 ft below |
| Minor flood | 20 ft | 19.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 23.5 ft | 22.9 ft below |
| Major flood | 24 ft | 23.4 ft below |
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.