River stage
River Falls, Conecuh River
- River level
- 5.20 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +2.04 ft
- Recent high
- 32.76 ft
- Recent low
- 1.89 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS RVFA1
- 30-day change
- +3.14 ft
- Average
- 4.70 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 52.50 ft
In brief
The Conecuh River at River Falls, AL read 5.20 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 26.80 ft below action stage. That is 3.14 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge RVFA1
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 52.50 ft | 1929-03-15 |
| 2 | 48.29 ft | 1990-03-18 |
| 3 | 46.40 ft | 1998-09-29 |
| 4 | 46.20 ft | 1938-03-16 |
| 5 | 45.90 ft | 1913-03-27 |
| 6 | 44.00 ft | 1937-04-06 |
| 7 | 43.60 ft | 1948-11-30 |
| 8 | 42.85 ft | 1975-02-21 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 37.00 ft
Flooding of low-lying farm and pasturelands in the area will occur.
- 40.00 ft
Considerable flooding of farmlands and some rural roads in the area will occur.
- 43.00 ft
Portions of U.S. Highway 84 will flood. Some residential flooding will also occur along the river.
- 52.00 ft
Water will cover portions of the L&N Railroad and some homes along the river become flooded. Portions of Highway 84 become flooded.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Conecuh River flooding at River Falls?
No. The Conecuh River at River Falls is at 5.2 ft, 26.8 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at River Falls?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 32 ft, minor flooding 37 ft, moderate flooding 43 ft and major flooding 52 ft.
What is the highest the Conecuh River has been at River Falls?
The highest crest on record is 52.5 ft, on 1929-03-15.
Is the Conecuh River high or low right now at River Falls?
At 5.2 ft it is higher than 82% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge RVFA1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 02372430). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.