Coosa River at Childersburg
Observed Tue, Sep 22, 10:45 PM CDT
- Flood stage
- 402.00 ft
- Record crest
- 412.86 ft1961
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 410.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 407.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 402.00 ft |
| Action | 402.00 ft |
- 415.00 ftExceptional flooding in the Chancellor Ferry area. Flood waters reach homes north of Cosper Bend and reach the edge of State Route 76 with flooding possible north of 76 in farmland areas of Deer Lick Branch. Areas along Talladega Creek from the Skeet Club to baseball field see extensive flooding.
- 412.00 ftWidespread residential flooding occurs...and evacuations are needed.
- 410.00 ftSeveral homes and steets along Edgewood Drive, Woodside Street and Canal Street begin to flood. Flooding along 4th Ave Northeast begins as backwater develops from Tallaseehatchee Creek. Water approaches a few houses along River Run Road and River Run Circle. Water covers sections of Chancellor Ferry Cove with several homes affected. Watercross Drive is flooded with several homes in the area of State Route 76 and Cosper Bend at risk. The west side of River Run Rd is flooded along with some homes.
- 407.00 ftHouses at Woodside Street become susceptible to flooding.
- 405.00 ftYards begin to flood along sections of Woodside Street, Canal Street, River Run Circle and River Run Road. Several yards near State Route 76 (Klein Road) and Watercross Drive and Chancellor Ferry Cove flood. Extensive flooding of farm and foreast land from Prince Island to Cosper Bend flood.
- 404.00 ftWater begins to approach or cover a few low lying roads. Yards of a few homes near the river begin to flood. Areas along Edgewood Drive are particularly vulnerable. Farmland between 4th Ave Northeast and State Route 76 in Childersburg begins to flood.
- 402.00 ftFlooding of low lying areas begins.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 6% |
| 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
29 crests on NOAA’s list since 1936.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | February 23, 1961 | 412.86 ft |
| 2 | March 30, 1951 | 412.55 ft |
| 3 | April 9, 1938 | 412.48 ft |
| 4 | April 14, 1979 | 411.44 ft |
| 5 | February 5, 1936 | 410.95 ft |
| 6 | November 30, 1948 | 410.75 ft |
| 7 | January 21, 1947 | 409.40 ft |
| 8 | May 9, 2003 | 407.41 ft |
| 9 | March 17, 1990 | 407.07 ft |
| 10 | December 19, 1962 | 405.62 ft |
| 11 | December 26, 2015 | 405.49 ft |
| 12 | March 21, 1980 | 405.37 ft |
| 13 | February 3, 1996 | 404.91 ft |
| 14 | December 6, 1983 | 404.27 ft |
| 15 | June 22, 1989 | 403.98 ft |
| 16 | March 11, 2011 | 403.80 ft |
| 17 | March 11, 2010 | 403.80 ft |
| 18 | March 8, 1996 | 403.77 ft |
| 19 | May 21, 1983 | 403.72 ft |
| 20 | March 22, 1942 | 403.65 ft |
| 21 | April 8, 2014 | 403.19 ft |
| 22 | April 8, 2014 | 402.97 ft |
| 23 | December 29, 2018 | 402.79 ft |
| 24 | May 19, 2013 | 402.37 ft |
| 25 | March 24, 2022 | 402.35 ft |
Most recent crests
- March 24, 2022: 402.35 ft
- December 29, 2018: 402.79 ft
- April 6, 2017: 400.20 ft
- February 25, 2016: 402.00 ft
- December 26, 2015: 405.49 ft
- April 8, 2014: 403.19 ft
- April 8, 2014: 402.97 ft
- May 19, 2013: 402.37 ft
- March 12, 2012: 398.86 ft
- March 11, 2011: 403.80 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. Gauge reading affected by reservoir operations.
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.