Coosa River at Wetumpka
Observed Tue, Sep 29, 1:30 AM CDT
- Flood stage
- 45.00 ft
- Record crest
- 57.90 ft1938
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 54.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 47.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 45.00 ft |
| Action | 35.00 ft |
- 58.00 ftFlooding becomes severe with much flooding of the business district and residences in the area.
- 56.00 ftChurch property at First Presbyterian begins to flood.
- 55.50 ftWater reaches the intersection of East Bridge and South Main Street.
- 54.50 ftWater reaches Hill Street in downtown Wetumpka.
- 54.00 ftHomes and property between the bridge and North Alabama Street begin to flood. At this level water also begins to overflow a portion of U.S. Highway 231 North.
- 53.50 ftProperty around the Farmer's Market and Animal Control facility begin to flood.
- 52.50 ftWater reaches homes on the east side of the river along Company Street.
- 51.00 ftProperty around the Wetumpka Estates mobile home community begins to flood between 51 and 54 feet.
- 48.00 ftWater reaches the intersection of West Bridge Street and South Alabama Street.
- 45.00 ftExtensive flooding of farm lands begins.
- 35.00 ftGold Star Park Boat Ramp and the River Walk are covered. Low lying farm land near the confluence of the Tallapoosa and Coosa Rivers begins to flood.
- 30.00 ftPower Service for Gold Star Park is impacted.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, October to December
| 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 October 15, 2025.
Crest history
39 crests on NOAA’s list since 1919.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | April 8, 1938 | 57.90 ft |
| 2 | December 11, 1919 | 55.60 ft |
| 3 | February 25, 1961 | 55.50 ft |
| 4 | April 14, 1979 | 55.40 ft |
| 5 | March 16, 1929 | 55.40 ft |
| 6 | November 30, 1948 | 54.20 ft |
| 7 | January 19, 1925 | 52.90 ft |
| 8 | February 7, 1936 | 52.30 ft |
| 9 | March 18, 1990 | 51.46 ft |
| 10 | January 21, 1947 | 49.10 ft |
| 11 | December 26, 2015 | 45.52 ft |
| 12 | March 17, 1976 | 43.80 ft |
| 13 | March 6, 2020 | 42.99 ft |
| 14 | January 26, 1996 | 42.30 ft |
| 15 | June 23, 1989 | 42.13 ft |
| 16 | April 9, 1983 | 42.10 ft |
| 17 | March 21, 1980 | 41.90 ft |
| 18 | October 4, 1995 | 40.44 ft |
| 19 | December 4, 1983 | 39.91 ft |
| 20 | March 8, 1996 | 39.29 ft |
| 21 | February 4, 1982 | 37.90 ft |
| 22 | March 9, 2011 | 36.61 ft |
| 23 | January 30, 1996 | 35.85 ft |
| 24 | December 30, 2018 | 35.66 ft |
| 25 | January 25, 2019 | 35.02 ft |
Most recent crests
- May 5, 2021: 34.98 ft
- March 6, 2020: 42.99 ft
- January 25, 2019: 35.02 ft
- December 30, 2018: 35.66 ft
- June 24, 2017: 31.52 ft
- February 24, 2016: 34.40 ft
- December 26, 2015: 45.52 ft
- March 9, 2011: 36.61 ft
- November 16, 2007: 22.28 ft
- March 22, 2006: 24.16 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.