Cahaba River near Whites Chapel AL
Is Cahaba River near Whites Chapel AL flooding right now?
Cahaba River near Whites Chapel AL measured 1.18 ft on 2026-11-11 13:15:00 UTC. That observation was 7.3 ft below its 8.5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.18 ft
Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 8.5 ft, with major flooding at 20 ft.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Minor flood | 8.5 ft | 7.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 17 ft | 15.8 ft below |
| Major flood | 20 ft | 18.8 ft below |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Cahaba River at Trussville, Al. | 3.2 mi | Jefferson County |
| Little Cahaba River below Leeds, Al. | 4.8 mi | Jefferson County |
| Cahaba River near Trussville, Ala | 4.9 mi | Jefferson County |
| Little Cahaba River near Jefferson Park, Al. | 8.1 mi | Jefferson County |
| Village Creek at 86Th St North at Roebuck, Al. | 9.9 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.