River stage
Cahaba Heights, Cahaba River
- River level
- 1.43 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.09 ft
- Recent high
- 3.92 ft
- Recent low
- 1.36 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS CHGA1
- 30-day change
- -0.12 ft
- Average
- 1.72 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 28.86 ft
In brief
The Cahaba River at Cahaba Heights, AL read 1.43 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 12.57 ft below action stage. That is 0.12 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge CHGA1
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28.86 ft | 1979-04-13 |
| 2 | 27.91 ft | 2003-05-08 |
| 3 | 24.00 ft | 1999-06-29 |
| 4 | 23.95 ft | 2004-09-17 |
| 5 | 23.58 ft | 2014-04-07 |
| 6 | 23.24 ft | 2004-11-24 |
| 7 | 22.28 ft | 2000-04-04 |
| 8 | 22.02 ft | 1998-01-08 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 14.00 ft
Minor flooding occurs in the Cahaba Heights area.
- 17.00 ft
Flooding of some commercial property in the area begins as stages continues to rise.
- 20.00 ft
Water overflows the yards of some homes near the river.
- 22.50 ft
Some residential flooding develops as the river continues to rise.
- 24.00 ft
Residential flooding becomes more severe and widespread near the river.
- 25.00 ft
Severe residential flooding occurs in areas near the river.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Cahaba River flooding at Cahaba Heights?
No. The Cahaba River at Cahaba Heights is at 1.43 ft, 12.57 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Cahaba Heights?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 14 ft, minor flooding 14 ft, moderate flooding 22 ft and major flooding 24 ft.
What is the highest the Cahaba River has been at Cahaba Heights?
The highest crest on record is 28.86 ft, on 1979-04-13.
Is the Cahaba River high or low right now at Cahaba Heights?
At 1.43 ft it is higher than 10% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge CHGA1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 02423425). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.