River stage
Suttle, Cahaba River
- River level
- 5.62 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +2.29 ft
- Recent high
- 13.79 ft
- Recent low
- 2.58 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS SUTA1
- 30-day change
- +2.91 ft
- Average
- 4.22 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 44.00 ft
In brief
The Cahaba River at Suttle, AL read 5.62 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 22.38 ft below action stage. That is 2.91 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge SUTA1
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 44.00 ft | 1961-02-25 |
| 2 | 42.80 ft | 1951-03-30 |
| 3 | 41.55 ft | 1979-04-15 |
| 4 | 41.09 ft | 1990-02-18 |
| 5 | 40.23 ft | 1976-03-18 |
| 6 | 40.00 ft | 1970-03-23 |
| 7 | 39.14 ft | 1977-04-01 |
| 8 | 38.20 ft | 1972-01-13 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 32.00 ft
Flooding of pasture lands and low-lying agricultural lands occurs in the Suttle area.
- 43.00 ft
Some flooding of homes in the area and Highway 14 occurs.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Cahaba River flooding at Suttle?
No. The Cahaba River at Suttle is at 5.62 ft, 22.38 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Suttle?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 28 ft, minor flooding 32 ft, moderate flooding 43 ft and major flooding 55 ft.
What is the highest the Cahaba River has been at Suttle?
The highest crest on record is 44.0 ft, on 1961-02-25.
Is the Cahaba River high or low right now at Suttle?
At 5.62 ft it is higher than 88% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge SUTA1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 02424590). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.