River stage
Marion Junction, Cahaba River
- River level
- 3.65 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +1.43 ft
- Recent high
- 12.66 ft
- Recent low
- 1.27 ft
Last reported 2026-10-14 | NWS MNJA1
- 30-day change
- +2.15 ft
- Average
- 3.02 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 43.80 ft
In brief
The Cahaba River at Marion Junction, AL read 3.65 ft on Oct 14, 2026, 11.35 ft below action stage. That is 2.15 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge MNJA1
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 43.80 ft | 1961-02-24 |
| 2 | 42.95 ft | 1939-08-16 |
| 3 | 41.70 ft | 1951-03-31 |
| 4 | 41.50 ft | 1942-12-30 |
| 5 | 41.21 ft | 1990-02-18 |
| 6 | 41.13 ft | 1979-04-15 |
| 7 | 39.60 ft | 1947-01-22 |
| 8 | 39.53 ft | 1976-03-19 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 15.00 ft
Flooding around Oakmulgee Creek begins and cattle need to be moved to higher ground. Overflow of pasture lands increases at stages above 20 feet.
- 36.00 ft
Flooding is confined mainly to farm and pasture lands in the area.
- 40.00 ft
Extensive overflow of farm lands around Marion Junction occurs. Some homes and farms begin to be affected. Water begins to overflow sections of CR 209 between CR 214 and 818. Water overflows property around the intersections of CR 29, 209 and 818 including the church and graveyard.
- 43.00 ft
Flooding from the Cahaba River extends up to 2 miles to the east and one-half mile to the west of the river.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Cahaba River flooding at Marion Junction?
No. The Cahaba River at Marion Junction is at 3.65 ft, 11.35 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Marion Junction?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 15 ft, minor flooding 36 ft, moderate flooding 40 ft and major flooding 43 ft.
What is the highest the Cahaba River has been at Marion Junction?
The highest crest on record is 43.8 ft, on 1961-02-24.
Is the Cahaba River high or low right now at Marion Junction?
At 3.65 ft it is higher than 78% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge MNJA1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 02425000). Last reading 2026-10-14. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.