Alabama River near Montgomery water level

Name: Alabama River near Montgomery water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Alabama River, Alabama, United States

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High for mid-October

Water level

27.63ft Up 0.22 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 09:45 AM EDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 4,730 cfs

History

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Water level Normal range (10–90 %)

What this means

The gauge at Alabama River near Montgomery shows 27.63 ft, above normal for mid-October.

That puts it 1.08 ft above the median of 26.55 ft for mid-October, based on 71 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 27.45 ft (+0.18 ft).

The water is rising: up 0.22 ft over the past 24 hours. If the rise continues, low-lying paths and riverside parking can go under water. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 26.87 ft and 27.89 ft.

That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.

Compared with 71 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 26.55 ft1.08 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date: 2.10 ft – 27.73 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (71 years of records)
Same day last year: 27.45 ft+0.18 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 26.87 ft – 27.89 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 26.03 ft – 31.67 ft

What the stage means on the water

Fast, high water is not the time for casual paddling. Strainers, debris and cold water make an unplanned swim dangerous.

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

19 Mon 74° 48° – Wind 13 mph

20 Tue 79° 46° – Wind 7 mph

21 Wed 78° 52° – Wind 7 mph

22 Thu 79° 55° – Wind 6 mph

23 Fri 78° 54° – Wind 8 mph

24 Sat 76° 52° – Wind 12 mph

25 Sun 75° 53° – Wind 12 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:53 AM Sunset 07:10 PM Daylight 11 hr, 17 min First quarter 60%

Map

Other gauges on the Alabama River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Alabama River at MontgomeryRiver gauge, Alabama River	22.71 ft	Very high	+0.22 ft	5.6 mi
Alabama River at Robert F Henry Lock and DamRiver gauge, Alabama River	125.50 ft	Very high	+0.23 ft	23 mi
Alabama River below Robert F Henry L&d near BentonRiver gauge, Alabama River	81.76 ft	Normal	+1.45 ft	23 mi
Alabama River at SelmaRiver gauge, Alabama River	18.88 ft	Normal	+0.53 ft	36 mi
Alabama River at Millers Ferry Dam, near CamdenReservoir, Alabama River	80.34 ft	High	+0.09 ft	62 mi
Alabama River below Millers Ferry L&d near CamdenRiver gauge, Alabama River	34.43 ft	Very low	−0.83 ft	62 mi
Alabama River at Claiborne L&d near MonroevilleRiver gauge, Alabama River	34.10 ft	Low	−1.13 ft	87 mi
Alabama River at Choctaw BluffRiver gauge, Alabama River	−3.71 ft	No reference yet	−0.26 ft	108 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Catoma Creek near MontgomeryRiver gauge, Catoma Creek	1.52 ft	Low	−0.03 ft	10 mi
Tallapoosa River near Mont.-Mont. Water WorksRiver gauge, Tallapoosa River	3.97 ft	Normal	−0.09 ft	13 mi
Coosa River at WetumpkaRiver gauge, Coosa River	12.02 ft	Normal	+0.48 ft	15 mi
Tallapoosa River at MilsteadRiver gauge, Tallapoosa River	2.30 ft	Low	+0.09 ft	30 mi
Mulberry Creek at JonesRiver gauge, Mulberry Creek	0.24 ft	Very low	+0.01 ft	31 mi
Walnut Creek above ClantonRiver gauge, Walnut Creek	3.49 ft	Normal	+0.01 ft	35 mi

Questions and answers

How does the Alabama River near Montgomery compare with last year?

It is 0.18 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 27.45 ft.

What is a normal level for the Alabama River near Montgomery in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 26.55 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 2.10 ft and 27.73 ft, based on 71 years of records.

Is gage height the same as water depth?

No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.

What is the water level of Alabama River near Montgomery today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 09:45 AM EDT, the water level was 27.63 ft. Up 0.22 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Alabama River near Montgomery rising or falling?

Up 0.22 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.14 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Alabama River near Montgomery normal?

High for mid-October. Compared with 71 years of daily readings for this time of year.

How often is this data updated?

The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:02420000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 32.41153, -86.40831 (WGS84)
Vertical datum: NGVD29
Update interval: every 15 minutes
Licence: Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision

Published series

Parameter	Last value	Time (UTC)	Quality
Water level	27.63 ft	2026-10-19 13:45	Provisional
Flow	4,730 cfs	2026-10-19 13:45	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Alabama River near Montgomery (usgs:02420000). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/alabama/alabama-river-near-montgomery

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