River stage
Miller's Ferry, Alabama River
- River level
- 35.06 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.17 ft
- Recent high
- 54.11 ft
- Recent low
- 34.10 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS MRFA1
- 30-day change
- +0.61 ft
- Average
- 36.26 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 86.00 ft
In brief
The Alabama River at Miller's Ferry, AL read 35.06 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 25.94 ft below action stage. That is 0.61 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge MRFA1
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 86.00 ft | 1961-03-03 |
| 2 | 82.90 ft | 1990-03-23 |
| 3 | 82.30 ft | 1948-12-06 |
| 4 | 81.20 ft | 1939-08-21 |
| 5 | 80.50 ft | 1979-03-06 |
| 6 | 80.30 ft | 1964-04-16 |
| 7 | 79.64 ft | 1990-03-21 |
| 8 | 79.30 ft | 1980-03-31 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 66.00 ft
Farm and pasturelands in the area will flood and cattle should be moved to higher ground.
- 68.00 ft
Millers Ferry Park begins to flood.
- 76.00 ft
Cobb Landing boat launch begins to flood.
- 80.00 ft
Flooding of some fishing camps as well as a few secondary roads will occur at these stages.
- 83.00 ft
Extensive lowland flooding of farms, roads, rivers and creeks up to several miles from the river channel begins.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Alabama River flooding at Miller's Ferry?
No. The Alabama River at Miller's Ferry is at 35.06 ft, 25.94 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Miller's Ferry?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 61 ft, minor flooding 66 ft, moderate flooding 80 ft and major flooding 83 ft.
What is the highest the Alabama River has been at Miller's Ferry?
The highest crest on record is 86.0 ft, on 1961-03-03.
Is the Alabama River high or low right now at Miller's Ferry?
At 35.06 ft it is higher than 21% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge MRFA1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 02427506). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.