River stage
Wetumpka, Coosa River
- River level
- 12.43 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +0.92 ft
- Recent high
- 15.42 ft
- Recent low
- 10.54 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS WETA1
- 30-day change
- -0.16 ft
- Average
- 12.11 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 57.90 ft
In brief
The Coosa River at Wetumpka, AL read 12.43 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 22.57 ft below action stage. That is 0.16 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge WETA1
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 57.90 ft | 1938-04-08 |
| 2 | 55.60 ft | 1919-12-11 |
| 3 | 55.50 ft | 1961-02-25 |
| 4 | 55.40 ft | 1929-03-16 |
| 5 | 55.40 ft | 1979-04-14 |
| 6 | 54.20 ft | 1948-11-30 |
| 7 | 52.90 ft | 1925-01-19 |
| 8 | 52.30 ft | 1936-02-07 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 30.00 ft
Power Service for Gold Star Park is impacted.
- 35.00 ft
Gold Star Park Boat Ramp and the River Walk are covered. Low lying farm land near the confluence of the Tallapoosa and Coosa Rivers begins to flood.
- 45.00 ft
Extensive flooding of farm lands begins.
- 48.00 ft
Water reaches the intersection of West Bridge Street and South Alabama Street.
- 51.00 ft
Property around the Wetumpka Estates mobile home community begins to flood between 51 and 54 feet.
- 52.50 ft
Water reaches homes on the east side of the river along Company Street.
- 53.50 ft
Property around the Farmer's Market and Animal Control facility begin to flood.
- 54.00 ft
Homes and property between the bridge and North Alabama Street begin to flood. At this level water also begins to overflow a portion of U.S. Highway 231 North.
- 54.50 ft
Water reaches Hill Street in downtown Wetumpka.
- 55.50 ft
Water reaches the intersection of East Bridge and South Main Street.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Coosa River flooding at Wetumpka?
No. The Coosa River at Wetumpka is at 12.43 ft, 22.57 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Wetumpka?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 35 ft, minor flooding 45 ft, moderate flooding 47 ft and major flooding 54 ft.
What is the highest the Coosa River has been at Wetumpka?
The highest crest on record is 57.9 ft, on 1938-04-08.
Is the Coosa River high or low right now at Wetumpka?
At 12.43 ft it is higher than 80% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge WETA1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 02411600). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.