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Alabama River near Montgomery water level

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

Flow
4,730 cfs
0 10 20 30

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

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:53 AM Sunset 07:10 PM Daylight 11 hr, 17 min First quarter 59%

Map

Other gauges on the Alabama River

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Alabama River at MontgomeryRiver gauge, Alabama River 22.76 ft Very high +0.41 ft 5.6 mi
Alabama River at Robert F Henry Lock and DamRiver gauge, Alabama River 125.53 ft Very high +0.14 ft 23 mi
Alabama River below Robert F Henry L&d near BentonRiver gauge, Alabama River 81.77 ft Normal +1.10 ft 23 mi
Alabama River at SelmaRiver gauge, Alabama River 18.92 ft Normal +0.40 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 34.20 ft Low −1.34 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 1.53 ft Low −0.02 ft 10 mi
Tallapoosa River near Mont.-Mont. Water WorksRiver gauge, Tallapoosa River 3.86 ft Normal −0.13 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 3.48 ft Normal ±0 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

ParameterLast valueTime (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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