River stage
Montgomery, Alabama River
- River level
- 23.01 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +0.86 ft
- Recent high
- 23.39 ft
- Recent low
- 20.83 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS MGMA1
- 30-day change
- -0.11 ft
- Average
- 22.29 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 59.70 ft
In brief
The Alabama River at Montgomery, AL read 23.01 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 2.99 ft below action stage. That is 0.11 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge MGMA1
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 59.70 ft | 1886-04-01 |
| 2 | 58.10 ft | 1961-02-26 |
| 3 | 57.10 ft | 1919-12-11 |
| 4 | 56.90 ft | 1929-03-17 |
| 5 | 56.00 ft | 1948-11-30 |
| 6 | 54.75 ft | 1990-03-19 |
| 7 | 54.20 ft | 1938-04-11 |
| 8 | 53.40 ft | 1925-01-20 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 26.00 ft
Some flooding of low lying areas and secondary roads begins in the Montgomery area. Flooding of the golf course at Maxwell Air Force Base and portions of River Road occurs at stages around 30 feet and higher.
- 35.00 ft
Extensive flooding of low lands in the area occurs.
- 45.00 ft
Residential flooding begins in portions of North Montgomery. Evacuations will likely be need at stages around 50 feet or higher.
- 53.00 ft
Residential flooding becomes widespread in portions of North Montgomery and numerous evacuations may be necessary. The railroad bridge become flooded around 56 feet.
- 58.00 ft
Extensive flooding of industrial and residential property occurs. Several square miles of industrial and residential property are flooded.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Alabama River flooding at Montgomery?
No. The Alabama River at Montgomery is at 23.01 ft, 2.99 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Montgomery?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 26 ft, minor flooding 35 ft, moderate flooding 45 ft and major flooding 53 ft.
What is the highest the Alabama River has been at Montgomery?
The highest crest on record is 59.7 ft, on 1886-04-01.
Is the Alabama River high or low right now at Montgomery?
At 23.01 ft it is higher than 93% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge MGMA1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 02419988). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.