Cahaba River near Suttle, Al.
Is Cahaba River near Suttle, Al. flooding right now?
Cahaba River near Suttle, Al. measured 2.70 ft on 2026-09-22 21:00:00 UTC. That observation was 29.3 ft below its 32 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.70 ft
Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 32 ft, with major flooding at 55 ft. The highest crest on record was 44 ft on Sat, Feb 25, 1961.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 28 ft | 25.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 32 ft | 29.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 43 ft | 40.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 55 ft | 52.3 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 44 ft | 1961-02-25 |
| 42.8 ft | 1951-03-30 |
| 41.55 ft | 1979-04-15 |
| 41.09 ft | 1990-02-18 |
| 40.23 ft | 1976-03-18 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Cahaba River near Marion Junction AL | 6.0 mi | Dallas County |
| Alabama River at Selma AL | 13.5 mi | Dallas County |
| Mulberry Creek at Jones AL | 17.6 mi | Dallas County |
| Bogue Chitto Creek at Co Rd 115 below Orrville, AL | 18.1 mi | Dallas County |
| Alabama River at Robert F Henry Lock and Dam | 27.9 mi | Autauga 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.