River stage
West Blocton, Cahaba River
- River level
- 2.44 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +0.28 ft
- Recent high
- 6.43 ft
- Recent low
- 1.89 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS CWBA1
- 30-day change
- +0.35 ft
- Average
- 2.44 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 19.97 ft
In brief
The Cahaba River at West Blocton, AL read 2.44 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 10.56 ft below minor flood stage. That is 0.35 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge CWBA1
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19.97 ft | 1979-04-13 |
| 2 | 18.75 ft | 1976-03-16 |
| 3 | 18.66 ft | 1983-12-04 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 13.00 ft
River Trace road will begin to flood. Hikers and vehicles in the area will need to move to higher ground.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Cahaba River flooding at West Blocton?
No. The Cahaba River at West Blocton is at 2.44 ft, 10.56 ft below minor flood stage.
What is the flood stage at West Blocton?
Minor flooding 13 ft is the first threshold.
What is the highest the Cahaba River has been at West Blocton?
The highest crest on record is 19.97 ft, on 1979-04-13.
Is the Cahaba River high or low right now at West Blocton?
At 2.44 ft it is higher than 67% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge CWBA1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 02423647). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.