Alabama River at Montgomery
Critical Stages
26' - Action
35' - Flood
45' - Moderate
53' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 4:30 PM CST 12/15/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 22.14 ft
Flow: -999 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 6 PM 12/15 | 22.3 | -999 |
| 12 AM 12/16 | 22.3 | -999 |
| 6 AM 12/16 | 22.2 | -999 |
| 12 PM 12/16 | 22.2 | -999 |
| 6 PM 12/16 | 22.2 | -999 |
| 12 AM 12/17 | 22.2 | -999 |
| 6 AM 12/17 | 22.2 | -999 |
| 12 PM 12/17 | 22.2 | -999 |
| 6 PM 12/17 | 22 | -999 |
| 12 AM 12/18 | 22 | -999 |
| 6 AM 12/18 | 22 | -999 |
| 12 PM 12/18 | 22 | -999 |
| 6 PM 12/18 | 22 | -999 |
| 12 AM 12/19 | 22 | -999 |
| 6 AM 12/19 | 22 | -999 |
| 12 PM 12/19 | 22 | -999 |
| 6 PM 12/19 | 22 | -999 |
| 12 AM 12/20 | 22 | -999 |
| 6 AM 12/20 | 22 | -999 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 5:30 PM 12/15 | 22.24 | -999 |
| 5:15 PM 12/15 | 22.21 | -999 |
| 5:00 PM 12/15 | 22.18 | -999 |
| 4:45 PM 12/15 | 22.16 | -999 |
| 4:30 PM 12/15 | 22.14 | -999 |
| 4:15 PM 12/15 | 22.12 | -999 |
| 4:00 PM 12/15 | 22.11 | -999 |
| 3:45 PM 12/15 | 22.11 | -999 |
| 3:30 PM 12/15 | 22.11 | -999 |
| 3:15 PM 12/15 | 22.12 | -999 |
| 3:00 PM 12/15 | 22.11 | -999 |
| 2:45 PM 12/15 | 22.11 | -999 |
| 2:30 PM 12/15 | 22.1 | -999 |
| 2:15 PM 12/15 | 22.09 | -999 |
| 2:00 PM 12/15 | 22.05 | -999 |
| 1:45 PM 12/15 | 22.01 | -999 |
| 1:30 PM 12/15 | 21.96 | -999 |
| 1:15 PM 12/15 | 21.9 | -999 |
| 1:00 PM 12/15 | 21.83 | -999 |
| 12:45 PM 12/15 | 21.77 | -999 |
| 12:30 PM 12/15 | 21.71 | -999 |
| 12:15 PM 12/15 | 21.7 | -999 |
| 12:00 PM 12/15 | 21.7 | -999 |
| 11:45 AM 12/15 | 21.71 | -999 |
| 11:30 AM 12/15 | 21.67 | -999 |
| 11:15 AM 12/15 | 21.64 | -999 |
| 11:00 AM 12/15 | 21.69 | -999 |
| 10:45 AM 12/15 | 21.8 | -999 |
| 10:30 AM 12/15 | 21.85 | -999 |
| 10:15 AM 12/15 | 21.88 | -999 |
58' -
Extensive flooding of industrial and residential property occurs. Several square miles of industrial and residential property are flooded.
53' -
Residential flooding becomes widespread in portions of North Montgomery and numerous evacuations may be necessary. The railroad bridge become flooded around 56 feet.
45' -
Residential flooding begins in portions of North Montgomery. Evacuations will likely be need at stages around 50 feet or higher.
35' -
Extensive flooding of low lands in the area occurs.
26' -
Some flooding of low lying areas and secondary roads begins in the Montgomery area. Flooding of the golf course at Maxwell Air Force Base and portions of River Road occurs at stages around 30 feet and higher.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Apr 1, 1886 | 59.7 |
| Feb 26, 1961 | 58.1 |
| Dec 11, 1919 | 57.1 |
| Mar 17, 1929 | 56.9 |
| Nov 30, 1948 | 56 |
| Mar 19, 1990 | 54.75 |
| Apr 11, 1938 | 54.2 |
| Jan 20, 1925 | 53.4 |
| Apr 10, 1964 | 52.4 |
| Apr 16, 1979 | 51.8 |
| Jul 12, 1916 | 51.7 |
| Mar 23, 1943 | 51 |
| Mar 22, 1906 | 50.2 |
| Mar 25, 1929 | 49.6 |
| Dec 20, 1961 | 48.4 |
| Dec 27, 2015 | 44.6 |
| Mar 5, 1971 | 44.4 |
| Feb 21, 1990 | 43.5 |
| Jun 23, 1989 | 43.29 |
| Mar 11, 1998 | 42.94 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
