Rivers in Alabama
Catoma Creek near Montgomery
Below flood stage
1.42ftStage
Observed Wed, Sep 23, 5:15 AM CDT
- Flood stage
- 20.00 ft
- Forecast crest
- 1.50 ftWed, Sep 23, 7:00 AM CDT
- Record crest
- 29.78 ft1990
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 28.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 24.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 20.00 ft |
| Action | 17.00 ft |
- 33.00 ftFlood waters reach I 65 and flooding of the interstate will occur as water levels rise above this stage.
- 32.70 ftThe CSX railroad bridge between Wells Road and Old Selma Road will begin to flood.
- 30.00 ftThe CSX railroad bridge just west of US 31 will begin to flood as water rises above 30 feet.
- 29.00 ftWater reaches the US 31 bridge at Catoma Creek and the road begins to flood. Water begins to overflow US 331 near the bridge crossing over Catoma Creek as water rises above 29 feet.
- 28.00 ftConsiderable residential and street flooding occurs in the the vicinity of Old Selma and Hayneville Roads. Water overflows the bridge on Old Selma Road as water rises above 28 feet. Residential flooding occurs along Grovewood Drive and Fleming Road. Industrial and commercial flooding also occurs along the Mobile-Selma Highway and Interstate 65.
- 27.50 ftThe CSX railway will begin to flood in the vicinity of the bridge next to US 331 as water rises above 27.5 feet.
- 24.00 ftResidential and street flooding becomes a problem...and increases rapidly above 24 feet. Several residences are threatened.
- 20.00 ftFlooding of agricultural lands in the vicinity of the U.S. 331 Highway Bridge occurs.
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
73 crests on NOAA’s list since 1958.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | March 17, 1990 | 29.78 ft |
| 2 | February 25, 1961 | 28.60 ft |
| 3 | February 17, 1975 | 28.13 ft |
| 4 | March 4, 2001 | 27.20 ft |
| 5 | March 28, 2005 | 27.14 ft |
| 6 | July 8, 1994 | 26.07 ft |
| 7 | February 13, 2024 | 26.00 ft |
| 8 | March 8, 1958 | 25.70 ft |
| 9 | December 25, 2015 | 25.59 ft |
| 10 | April 8, 2014 | 25.15 ft |
| 11 | April 26, 1973 | 25.07 ft |
| 12 | April 1, 1973 | 25.02 ft |
| 13 | March 9, 1998 | 24.99 ft |
| 14 | June 21, 1989 | 24.87 ft |
| 15 | December 29, 2017 | 24.57 ft |
| 16 | February 20, 1961 | 24.45 ft |
| 17 | April 5, 1979 | 24.44 ft |
| 18 | April 1, 1961 | 24.33 ft |
| 19 | May 10, 1978 | 24.05 ft |
| 20 | September 25, 1975 | 24.04 ft |
| 21 | February 13, 2013 | 23.96 ft |
| 22 | March 5, 1979 | 23.94 ft |
| 23 | April 8, 2025 | 23.89 ft |
| 24 | March 7, 1996 | 23.50 ft |
| 25 | February 5, 2022 | 23.36 ft |
Most recent crests
- April 8, 2025: 23.89 ft
- March 10, 2024: 22.80 ft
- February 13, 2024: 26.00 ft
- January 11, 2024: 20.24 ft
- February 5, 2022: 23.36 ft
- December 29, 2017: 24.57 ft
- June 23, 2017: 23.14 ft
- January 23, 2016: 20.15 ft
- December 25, 2015: 25.59 ft
- April 8, 2014: 25.15 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.