Is the Cahaba River flooding?
The Cahaba River is tracked by 12 USGS streamgauges in Alabama. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Cahaba River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. Right now, every gauge on the Cahaba River is below flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Alabama river levels.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cahaba River near Whites Chapel AL | No flooding | 1.28 ft | 8.5 ft | |
| Cahaba River near Mountain Brook AL | No flooding | 1.09 ft | 20 ft | |
| Cahaba River near Cahaba Heights AL | No flooding | 1.82 ft | 14 ft | |
| Cahaba River near West Blocton AL | No flooding | 3.03 ft | 13 ft | |
| Cahaba River at Centreville AL | No flooding | 2.65 ft | 23 ft | |
| Cahaba River near Suttle, Al. | No flooding | 4.75 ft | 32 ft | |
| Cahaba River near Marion Junction AL | No flooding | 3.60 ft | 36 ft | |
| Cahaba River near Trussville, Ala | No flood stage defined | 0.58 ft | — | |
| Cahaba River at Trussville, Al. | No flood stage defined | 1.60 ft | — | |
| Cahaba River near Hoover, AL | No flood stage defined | 4.03 ft | — | |
| Cahaba River near Acton AL | No flood stage defined | 3.41 ft | — | |
| Cahaba River near Helena AL | No flood stage defined | 2.19 ft | — |
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.