River stage
Alabama River
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 6 of 6
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 6 of 6 gauges on the Alabama River reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Alabama River levels, gauge by gauge
The Alabama River is measured at 6 gauges. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Choctaw Bluff | -1.53 ft | no flood stage set |
| Claiborne Dam | 8.64 ft | below flood stage |
| Henry Lock and Dam | 81.36 ft | below flood stage |
| Miller's Ferry | 35.06 ft | normal, falling |
| Montgomery | 23.01 ft | normal, rising |
| Selma | 19.33 ft | normal, rising |
Recent levels on the Alabama River
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Miller's Ferry, AL, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Conecuh River 3 gauges
- Walnut Creek (AL) 1 gauge
- Blackwater River (AL, FL) 2 gauges
- Cahaba River 10 gauges
- Styx River 3 gauges
- Coosa River 12 gauges
- Lost Creek (AL) 1 gauge
- Escatawpa River 2 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Alabama River flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 6 reporting gauges on the Alabama River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Alabama River?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Miller's Ferry is at 35.06 ft; Montgomery is at 23.01 ft; Selma is at 19.33 ft.
Where is the Alabama River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 6 gauges on the Alabama River in Alabama.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.
River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.