Is the Cahaba Valley Creek flooding?
The Cahaba Valley Creek is tracked by 2 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 Valley Creek is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 of 2 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Alabama river levels.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Cahaba Valley Creek at Cross Creek Rd at Pelham, Al.. The highest level ever recorded there was 17.73 ft on 7 October 2021, carrying 3,390 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1999 (27 annual peaks). It is currently at 2.09 ft, 15.6 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cahaba Valley Creek at Indian Trail Rd near Indian Sprs | No flooding | 3.65 ft | 8 ft | |
| Cahaba Valley Creek at Cross Creek Rd at Pelham, Al. | No flooding | 2.09 ft | 8 ft |