Little Cahaba River at Cah Bea Road near Cahaba Hts water level
River gauge, Little Cahaba River, Alabama, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 58.1 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
The gauge at Little Cahaba River at Cah Bea Road near Cahaba Hts reads 1.21 ft, a normal level for mid-October.
That puts it 0.12 ft below the median of 1.33 ft for mid-October, based on 23 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 1.16 ft (+0.05 ft).
The level is falling, down 0.23 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 0.56 ft and 1.76 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 23 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 1.33 ft0.12 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 1.02 ft – 1.69 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (23 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 1.16 ft+0.05 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 0.56 ft – 1.76 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 0.50 ft – 2.97 ft
What the stage means on the water
A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on the Little Cahaba River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Cahaba River below LeedsRiver gauge, Little Cahaba River | 0.99 ft | Very low | −0.20 ft | 10 mi |
| Little Cahaba River near Jefferson ParkRiver gauge, Little Cahaba River | 0.26 ft | Normal | +0.06 ft | 6 mi |
| Little Cahaba River near BrierfieldRiver gauge, Little Cahaba River | 47.8 cfs | Low | −2.5 cfs | 30 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cahaba River near Cahaba HeightsRiver gauge, Cahaba River | 1.42 ft | Normal | +0.01 ft | 2.9 mi |
| Cahaba River near Mountain BrookRiver gauge, Cahaba River | 0.57 ft | Normal | +0.01 ft | 3.0 mi |
| Shades Creek at Elder St near SpringdaleRiver gauge, Shades Creek | 1.3 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 5.7 mi |
| Shades Creek near HomewoodRiver gauge, Shades Creek | 3.48 ft | Normal | ±0 | 7 mi |
| Cahaba River near HooverRiver gauge, Cahaba River | 2.56 ft | Low | −0.02 ft | 7 mi |
| Cahaba Valley Creek at Indian Trail Road near Indian SpringsRiver gauge, Cahaba Valley Creek | 3.68 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 7 mi |
| TRIB TO VILLAGE CREEK AT 50th ST IN BIRMINGHAMRiver gauge | 0.42 ft | Very low | +0.02 ft | 8 mi |
| Cahaba River near ActonRiver gauge, Cahaba River | 1.70 ft | Very low | −0.02 ft | 8 mi |
Questions and answers
How does the Little Cahaba River at Cah Bea Road near Cahaba Hts compare with last year?
It is 0.05 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 1.16 ft.
What is a normal level for the Little Cahaba River at Cah Bea Road near Cahaba Hts in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 1.33 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 1.02 ft and 1.69 ft, based on 23 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 Little Cahaba River at Cah Bea Road near Cahaba Hts today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 10:15 PM CDT, the water level was 1.21 ft. Down 0.23 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Little Cahaba River at Cah Bea Road near Cahaba Hts rising or falling?
Down 0.23 ft over the last 24 hours. Up 0.29 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Little Cahaba River at Cah Bea Road near Cahaba Hts normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 23 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:02423414(Agency page)- Coordinates
33.43987, -86.69888(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- 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 | 1.21 ft | 2026-10-21 03:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 58.1 cfs | 2026-10-21 03:15 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Little Cahaba River at Cah Bea Road near Cahaba Hts (usgs:02423414). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/alabama/little-cahaba-river-at-cah-bea-road-near-cahaba-hts
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