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Cahaba River at Marion Junction
Critical Stages
15' - Action
36' - Flood
40' - Moderate
43' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 10:00 AM CST 12/6/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 2.89 ft
Flow: 0.823 kcfs
Forecast
Forecast not available for this location.
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00 AM 12/6 | 2.89 | 0.823 |
| 9:30 AM 12/6 | 2.9 | 0.827 |
| 9:00 AM 12/6 | 2.9 | 0.827 |
| 8:30 AM 12/6 | 2.89 | 0.823 |
| 8:00 AM 12/6 | 2.88 | 0.819 |
| 7:30 AM 12/6 | 2.89 | 0.823 |
| 7:00 AM 12/6 | 2.89 | 0.823 |
| 6:30 AM 12/6 | 2.88 | 0.819 |
| 6:00 AM 12/6 | 2.88 | 0.819 |
| 5:30 AM 12/6 | 2.88 | 0.819 |
| 5:00 AM 12/6 | 2.88 | 0.819 |
| 4:30 AM 12/6 | 2.88 | 0.819 |
| 4:00 AM 12/6 | 2.88 | 0.819 |
| 3:30 AM 12/6 | 2.88 | 0.819 |
| 3:00 AM 12/6 | 2.88 | 0.819 |
| 2:30 AM 12/6 | 2.88 | 0.819 |
| 2:00 AM 12/6 | 2.88 | 0.819 |
| 1:30 AM 12/6 | 2.87 | 0.815 |
| 1:00 AM 12/6 | 2.87 | 0.815 |
| 12:30 AM 12/6 | 2.87 | 0.815 |
| 12:00 AM 12/6 | 2.87 | 0.815 |
| 11:30 PM 12/5 | 2.88 | 0.819 |
| 11:00 PM 12/5 | 2.87 | 0.815 |
| 10:30 PM 12/5 | 2.87 | 0.815 |
| 10:00 PM 12/5 | 2.87 | 0.815 |
| 9:30 PM 12/5 | 2.86 | 0.811 |
| 9:00 PM 12/5 | 2.86 | 0.811 |
| 8:30 PM 12/5 | 2.86 | 0.811 |
| 8:00 PM 12/5 | 2.86 | 0.811 |
| 7:30 PM 12/5 | 2.86 | 0.811 |
43' -
Flooding from the Cahaba River extends up to 2 miles to the east and one-half mile to the west of the river.
40' -
Extensive overflow of farm lands around Marion Junction occurs. Some homes and farms begin to be affected. Water begins to overflow sections of CR 209 between CR 214 and 818. Water overflows property around the intersections of CR 29, 209 and 818 including the church and graveyard.
36' -
Flooding is confined mainly to farm and pasture lands in the area.
15' -
Flooding around Oakmulgee Creek begins and cattle need to be moved to higher ground. Overflow of pasture lands increases at stages above 20 feet.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Feb 24, 1961 | 43.8 |
| Aug 16, 1939 | 42.95 |
| Mar 31, 1951 | 41.7 |
| Dec 30, 1942 | 41.5 |
| Feb 18, 1990 | 41.21 |
| Apr 15, 1979 | 41.13 |
| Jan 22, 1947 | 39.6 |
| Mar 19, 1976 | 39.53 |
| Mar 6, 1979 | 39.04 |
| Apr 1, 1977 | 38.86 |
| Apr 2, 1976 | 38.66 |
| Apr 11, 2014 | 36.81 |
| Jan 14, 1972 | 36.6 |
| Mar 19, 1990 | 36.6 |
| Jan 1, 2019 | 36.59 |
| Apr 11, 1983 | 36.37 |
| Jan 11, 1998 | 36.01 |
| Jun 27, 2017 | 35.43 |
| Mar 12, 2011 | 34.67 |
| Sep 24, 2009 | 34.66 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.