Coosa River at Gadsden
Observed Tue, Sep 22, 11:00 PM CDT
- Flood stage
- 511.00 ft
- Record crest
- 525.10 ft1886
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 517.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 514.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 511.00 ft |
| Action | 511.00 ft |
- 520.00 ftWidespread and severe residential flooding in Gadsden and adjacent areas along the Coosa River occurs.
- 517.00 ftLow elevations of Highway 411 begin to flood. Considerable residential flooding also occurs at this level.
- 514.00 ftConsiderable 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.
- 512.00 ftSome residential flooding begins in the Gadsden area.
- 511.00 ftLow lying farm lands in the Gadsden area begin to flood.
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
28 crests on NOAA’s list since 1886.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | April 6, 1886 | 525.10 ft |
| 2 | July 15, 1916 | 519.90 ft |
| 3 | April 11, 1936 | 518.70 ft |
| 4 | February 26, 1961 | 517.80 ft |
| 5 | January 2, 1933 | 517.50 ft |
| 6 | February 16, 1946 | 517.20 ft |
| 7 | March 31, 1951 | 516.10 ft |
| 8 | February 17, 1990 | 515.43 ft |
| 9 | January 7, 1949 | 515.00 ft |
| 10 | April 14, 1979 | 514.65 ft |
| 11 | April 5, 1977 | 514.40 ft |
| 12 | March 28, 1980 | 513.30 ft |
| 13 | March 21, 1990 | 512.69 ft |
| 14 | October 4, 1995 | 512.68 ft |
| 15 | March 4, 2019 | 512.44 ft |
| 16 | November 24, 2005 | 511.77 ft |
| 17 | October 27, 1997 | 511.48 ft |
| 18 | May 8, 2003 | 511.38 ft |
| 19 | May 6, 2013 | 511.33 ft |
| 20 | May 19, 2003 | 511.33 ft |
| 21 | June 21, 1989 | 511.26 ft |
| 22 | October 26, 1998 | 511.03 ft |
| 23 | February 24, 2016 | 511.00 ft |
| 24 | March 31, 2002 | 510.71 ft |
| 25 | March 8, 1996 | 510.60 ft |
Most recent crests
- March 4, 2019: 512.44 ft
- February 24, 2016: 511.00 ft
- May 6, 2013: 511.33 ft
- January 24, 2006: 508.09 ft
- November 24, 2005: 511.77 ft
- September 17, 2004: 509.16 ft
- January 26, 2004: 509.16 ft
- May 19, 2003: 511.33 ft
- May 8, 2003: 511.38 ft
- March 31, 2002: 510.71 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.