Station Name: CAHABA RIVER NEAR MOUNTAIN BROOK AL
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 469 feet

Nearest Address:
River Run Dr
Birmingham, AL 35223
Jefferson County

GPS Coordinates: 33.4817724, -86.7127653

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Advisory issued May 24 at 12:37PM CDT until May 24 at 3:45PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL

Effective: Sun May 24, 2026, 12:37 PM
Expires: Sun May 24, 2026, 3:45 PM

* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of central Alabama, including the following counties, Jefferson and Shelby. * WHEN...Until 345 PM CDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Overflowing poor drainage areas. River or stream flows are elevated. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1237 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Birmingham, Hoover, Vestavia Hills, Alabaster, Bessemer, Homewood, Pelham, Mountain Brook, Helena, Hueytown, Irondale, Leeds, Fairfield, Chelsea, Pleasant Grove, Tarrant, Midfield, Adamsville, Brighton and Indian Springs Village.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Flood Watch issued May 24 at 11:18AM CDT until May 24 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL

Effective: Sun May 24, 2026, 11:18 AM
Expires: Sun May 24, 2026, 6:00 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...A portion of central Alabama, including the following counties, Blount, Calhoun, Cherokee, Clay, Cleburne, Etowah, Jefferson, Randolph, Shelby, St. Clair and Talladega. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A batch of heavy rain and thunderstorms is forecast to move across the watch area this afternoon. High rainfall rates could result in isolated flash flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

Flash Flood Warning issued May 24 at 12:53PM CDT until May 24 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL

Effective: Sun May 24, 2026, 12:53 PM
Expires: Sun May 24, 2026, 4:00 PM

FFWHUN The National Weather Service in Huntsville has extended the * Flash Flood Warning for... Cullman County in north central Alabama... * Until 400 PM CDT. * At 1253 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain in Cullman County. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Cullman, Hanceville, Good Hope, Holly Pond, Dodge City, Baldwin, Vinemont, Baileyton, West Point, Garden City, Colony, Phelan, Walter, Black Bottom, Bremen, Smith Lake, Arkadelphia, Wilburn and Joppa.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Flood Watch issued May 24 at 11:11AM CDT until May 24 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL

Effective: Sun May 24, 2026, 11:11 AM
Expires: Sun May 24, 2026, 6:00 PM

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Alabama, including the following counties, in north central Alabama, Cullman, Madison and Morgan. In northeast Alabama, DeKalb, Jackson and Marshall. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Heavy rainfall on already saturated soils along with intense rainfall rates of 1-3 inches per hour at times will lead to a risk of flash flooding today. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.