Coosa River at Childersburg AL
Is Coosa River at Childersburg AL flooding right now?
Coosa River at Childersburg AL measured 13.81 ft on 2026-09-22 20:45:00 UTC. That observation was 388.2 ft below its 402 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
13.81 ft
Streamflow
-2,270 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 402 ft, with major flooding at 410 ft. The highest crest on record was 412.86 ft on Thu, Feb 23, 1961.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 402 ft | 388.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 402 ft | 388.2 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 407 ft | 393.2 ft below |
| Major flood | 410 ft | 396.2 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 412.86 ft | 1961-02-23 |
| 412.55 ft | 1951-03-30 |
| 412.48 ft | 1938-04-09 |
| 411.44 ft | 1979-04-14 |
| 410.95 ft | 1936-02-05 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Coosa River at Gaston Steam Plant near Wilsonville | 6.5 mi | Shelby County |
| Shirtee Creek near Odena, Alabama | 7.6 mi | Talladega County |
| Yellowleaf Creek near Westover, AL | 7.8 mi | Shelby County |
| Talladega Creek at Alpine AL | 8.8 mi | Talladega County |
| Kelly Creek near Vincent AL | 10.8 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.