Little Cahaba River near Brierfield water level

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

Directions

Normal for mid-October

Water level

1.65ft Down 0.07 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 10:00 AM CDT (60 min ago)

Flow: 52.9 cfs

History

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Water level

What this means

The gauge at Little Cahaba River near Brierfield reads 1.65 ft, a normal level for mid-October.

On the same day last year the reading was 1.56 ft, a difference of +0.09 ft.

The level is falling, down 0.07 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 1.50 ft and 2.92 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.

Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Same day last year: 1.56 ft+0.09 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 1.50 ft – 2.92 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 1.49 ft – 4.81 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

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 06:56 AM Sunset 06:11 PM Daylight 11 hr, 15 min First quarter 60%

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	1.02 ft	Very low	+0.01 ft	40 mi
Little Cahaba River near Jefferson ParkRiver gauge, Little Cahaba River	0.20 ft	Low	−0.01 ft	36 mi
Little Cahaba River at Cah Bea Road near Cahaba HtsRiver gauge, Little Cahaba River	1.02 ft	Low	−0.07 ft	30 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Cahaba River near West BloctonRiver gauge, Cahaba River	2.08 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	7 mi
Cahaba River at CentrevilleRiver gauge, Cahaba River	0.46 ft	Low	−0.03 ft	13 mi
Cahaba River near HelenaRiver gauge, Cahaba River	1.43 ft	Normal	−0.01 ft	16 mi
Shades Creek near GreenwoodRiver gauge, Shades Creek	1.67 ft	Very low	−0.16 ft	19 mi
Cahaba Valley Creek at Cross Creek Road at PelhamRiver gauge, Cahaba Valley Creek	2.34 ft	Normal	−0.01 ft	20 mi
Cahaba River near ActonRiver gauge, Cahaba River	1.71 ft	Very low	±0	23 mi
Cahaba Valley Creek at Indian Trail Road near Indian SpringsRiver gauge, Cahaba Valley Creek	3.69 ft	Below flood stage	±0	23 mi
Cahaba River near HooverRiver gauge, Cahaba River	2.59 ft	Low	−0.02 ft	24 mi

Questions and answers

Is the Little Cahaba River near Brierfield higher than last year?

Yes, it is 0.09 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 1.56 ft.

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 near Brierfield today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 10:00 AM CDT, the water level was 1.65 ft. Down 0.07 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Little Cahaba River near Brierfield rising or falling?

Down 0.07 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Little Cahaba River near Brierfield normal?

Normal for mid-October. Compared with 5 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.

Where does this data come from?

The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:02423800 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 33.05762, -86.95277 (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	1.65 ft	2026-10-19 15:00	Provisional
Flow	52.9 cfs	2026-10-19 15:00	Provisional

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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer