River stage
Cahaba River
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 10 of 10
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 10 of 10 gauges on the Cahaba River reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Cahaba River levels, gauge by gauge
The Cahaba River is measured at 10 gauges. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| NWS gauge CWCA1 | 1.24 ft | below flood stage |
| NWS gauge HLEA1 | 1.64 ft | no flood stage set |
| NWS gauge MTBA1 | 0.80 ft | below flood stage |
| NWS gauge TRSA1 | 1.47 ft | no flood stage set |
| NWS gauge VGTA1 | 0.54 ft | no flood stage set |
| Cahaba Heights | 1.43 ft | normal, steady |
| Centreville | 1.67 ft | normal, rising |
| Marion Junction | 4.93 ft | normal, rising |
| Suttle | 5.62 ft | normal, rising |
| West Blocton | 2.44 ft | normal, rising |
Recent levels on the Cahaba River
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Cahaba Heights, AL, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Walnut Creek (AL) 1 gauge
- Coosa River 12 gauges
- Lost Creek (AL) 1 gauge
- Alabama River 6 gauges
- Indian Creek (AL) 1 gauge
- Flint River (AL) 1 gauge
- Chattooga River (AL, GA) 2 gauges
- Conecuh River 3 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Cahaba River flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 10 reporting gauges on the Cahaba River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Cahaba River?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Cahaba Heights is at 1.43 ft; Centreville is at 1.67 ft; Marion Junction is at 4.93 ft; Suttle is at 5.62 ft.
Where is the Cahaba River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 10 gauges on the Cahaba 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.