River stage
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS GAPA1
In brief
The Coosa River at Gadsden, AL read 507.55 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 3.45 ft below action stage.
Source: National Weather Service gauge GAPA1
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 525.10 ft | 1886-04-06 |
| 2 | 519.90 ft | 1916-07-15 |
| 3 | 518.70 ft | 1936-04-11 |
| 4 | 517.80 ft | 1961-02-26 |
| 5 | 517.50 ft | 1933-01-02 |
| 6 | 517.20 ft | 1946-02-16 |
| 7 | 516.10 ft | 1951-03-31 |
| 8 | 515.43 ft | 1990-02-17 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
Low lying farm lands in the Gadsden area begin to flood.
Some residential flooding begins in the Gadsden area.
Considerable residential flooding occurs in Gadsden and adjacent areas along the Coosa River. Areas from Lonz Street to Aaron Way in eastern Gadsden are vulnerable to flooding as water reaches this stage and higher.
Low elevations of Highway 411 begin to flood. Considerable residential flooding also occurs at this level.
Widespread and severe residential flooding in Gadsden and adjacent areas along the Coosa River occurs.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
No. The Coosa River at Gadsden is at 507.55 ft, 3.45 ft below action stage.
The National Weather Service sets action stage 511 ft, minor flooding 511 ft, moderate flooding 514 ft and major flooding 517 ft.
The highest crest on record is 525.1 ft, on 1886-04-06.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge GAPA1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 02400500). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.