Rivers in Alabama
Cahaba River at Marion Junction
Below flood stage
1.52ftStage
Observed Tue, Sep 22, 12:00 AM CDT
- Flood stage
- 36.00 ft
- Forecast crest
- 1.50 ftTue, Sep 22, 1:00 AM CDT
- Record crest
- 43.80 ft1961
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 43.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 40.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 36.00 ft |
| Action | 15.00 ft |
- 43.00 ftFlooding from the Cahaba River extends up to 2 miles to the east and one-half mile to the west of the river.
- 40.00 ftExtensive 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.
- 36.00 ftFlooding is confined mainly to farm and pasture lands in the area.
- 15.00 ftFlooding around Oakmulgee Creek begins and cattle need to be moved to higher ground. Overflow of pasture lands increases at stages above 20 feet.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | Under 5% |
| Moderate flooding | Under 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 15, 2026.
Crest history
31 crests on NOAA’s list since 1939.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | February 24, 1961 | 43.80 ft |
| 2 | August 16, 1939 | 42.95 ft |
| 3 | March 31, 1951 | 41.70 ft |
| 4 | December 30, 1942 | 41.50 ft |
| 5 | February 18, 1990 | 41.21 ft |
| 6 | April 15, 1979 | 41.13 ft |
| 7 | January 22, 1947 | 39.60 ft |
| 8 | March 19, 1976 | 39.53 ft |
| 9 | March 6, 1979 | 39.04 ft |
| 10 | April 1, 1977 | 38.86 ft |
| 11 | April 2, 1976 | 38.66 ft |
| 12 | April 11, 2014 | 36.81 ft |
| 13 | January 14, 1972 | 36.60 ft |
| 14 | March 19, 1990 | 36.60 ft |
| 15 | January 1, 2019 | 36.59 ft |
| 16 | April 11, 1983 | 36.37 ft |
| 17 | January 11, 1998 | 36.01 ft |
| 18 | June 27, 2017 | 35.43 ft |
| 19 | March 12, 2011 | 34.67 ft |
| 20 | September 24, 2009 | 34.66 ft |
| 21 | March 30, 2009 | 33.20 ft |
| 22 | February 3, 1999 | 33.12 ft |
| 23 | June 1, 2018 | 32.35 ft |
| 24 | February 13, 1948 | 32.00 ft |
| 25 | December 29, 2015 | 31.76 ft |
Most recent crests
- January 1, 2019: 36.59 ft
- June 1, 2018: 32.35 ft
- April 18, 2018: 30.27 ft
- June 27, 2017: 35.43 ft
- February 6, 2016: 30.04 ft
- December 29, 2015: 31.76 ft
- January 7, 2015: 30.06 ft
- April 11, 2014: 36.81 ft
- February 15, 2013: 30.89 ft
- March 12, 2011: 34.67 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the Southeast River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available. River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.