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Catoma Creek near Montgomery Stage (ft)Flow (kcfs)Observed: 2.86 ft at 6:00AM Mar 25, 2024Observed: 2.85 ft at 7:00AM Mar 25, 2024Observed: 2.84 ft at 8:00AM Mar 25, 2024Observed: 2.82 ft at 9:00AM Mar 25, 2024Observed: 2.82 ft at 10:00AM Mar 25, 2024Observed: 2.8 ft at 11:00AM Mar 25, 2024Observed: 2.79 ft at 12:00PM Mar 25, 2024Observed: 2.78 ft at 1:00PM Mar 25, 2024Observed: 2.76 ft at 2:00PM Mar 25, 2024Observed: 2.76 ft at 3:00PM Mar 25, 2024Observed: 2.75 ft at 4:00PM Mar 25, 2024Observed: 2.74 ft at 5:00PM Mar 25, 2024Observed: 2.73 ft at 6:00PM Mar 25, 2024Observed: 2.72 ft at 7:00PM Mar 25, 2024Observed: 2.7 ft at 9:00PM Mar 25, 2024Observed: 2.69 ft at 10:00PM Mar 25, 2024Observed: 2.69 ft at 11:00PM Mar 25, 2024Observed: 2.68 ft at 12:00AM Mar 26, 2024Observed: 2.67 ft at 1:00AM Mar 26, 2024Observed: 2.67 ft at 2:00AM Mar 26, 2024Observed: 2.66 ft at 3:00AM Mar 26, 2024Observed: 2.65 ft at 4:00AM Mar 26, 2024Observed: 2.65 ft at 5:00AM Mar 26, 2024Observed: 2.64 ft at 6:00AM Mar 26, 2024Observed: 2.64 ft at 7:00AM Mar 26, 2024Observed: 2.65 ft at 8:00AM Mar 26, 2024Observed: 2.65 ft at 9:00AM Mar 26, 2024Observed: 2.76 ft at 10:00AM Mar 26, 2024Observed: 2.86 ft at 11:00AM Mar 26, 2024Observed: 3.16 ft at 12:00PM Mar 26, 2024Observed: 3.6 ft at 1:00PM Mar 26, 2024Highest Observation: 3.98 ft at 2:00PM Mar 26, 2024Observed: 3.47 ft at 7:00AM Mar 27, 2024Observed: 3.47 ft at 8:00AM Mar 27, 2024Observed: 3.46 ft at 9:00AM Mar 27, 2024Observed: 3.44 ft at 10:00AM Mar 27, 2024Observed: 3.42 ft at 11:00AM Mar 27, 2024Observed: 3.4 ft at 12:00PM Mar 27, 2024Observed: 3.37 ft at 1:00PM Mar 27, 2024Observed: 3.34 ft at 2:00PM Mar 27, 2024Observed: 3.32 ft at 3:00PM Mar 27, 2024Observed: 3.29 ft at 4:00PM Mar 27, 2024Observed: 3.26 ft at 5:00PM Mar 27, 2024Observed: 3.24 ft at 6:00PM Mar 27, 2024Observed: 3.21 ft at 7:00PM Mar 27, 2024Observed: 3.2 ft at 8:00PM Mar 27, 2024Observed: 3.18 ft at 9:00PM Mar 27, 2024Observed: 3.17 ft at 10:00PM Mar 27, 2024Observed: 3.16 ft at 11:00PM Mar 27, 2024Observed: 3.16 ft at 12:00AM Mar 28, 2024Observed: 3.16 ft at 1:00AM Mar 28, 2024Observed: 3.16 ft at 2:00AM Mar 28, 2024Observed: 3.16 ft at 3:00AM Mar 28, 2024Observed: 3.15 ft at 4:00AM Mar 28, 2024USGS--Water Resources of the United StatesCATA1(plotting HGIRG) Graph Created (5:00AM Mar 28, 2024)ObservedLatest observed value: 3.15 ft at 4:00 AM CDT 28-Mar-2024. Flood Stage is 20 ft
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Datum: NGVD29
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NOTE: River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.

NOTE: Forecasts for the Catoma Creek near Montgomery are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available.

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Flood Categories (in feet)
Major Flood Stage: 28
Moderate Flood Stage: 24
Flood Stage: 20
Action Stage: 17
Low Stage (in feet): -9999

Historic Crests
(1) 29.78 ft on 03/17/1990
(2) 28.60 ft on 02/25/1961
(3) 28.13 ft on 02/17/1975
(4) 27.20 ft on 03/04/2001
(5) 27.14 ft on 03/28/2005
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Recent Crests
(1) 26.00 ft on 02/13/2024 (P)
(2) 20.24 ft on 01/11/2024 (P)
(3) 23.36 ft on 02/05/2022
(4) 24.57 ft on 12/29/2017
(5) 23.14 ft on 06/23/2017
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

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33 Flood waters reach I 65 and flooding of the interstate will occur as water levels rise above this stage.
32.7 The CSX railroad bridge between Wells Road and Old Selma Road will begin to flood.
30 The CSX railroad bridge just west of US 31 will begin to flood as water rises above 30 feet.
29 Water reaches the US 31 bridge at Catoma Creek and the road begins to flood. Water begins to overflow US 331 near the bridge crossing over Catoma Creek as water rises above 29 feet.
28 Considerable residential and street flooding occurs in the the vicinity of Old Selma and Hayneville Roads. Water overflows the bridge on Old Selma Road as water rises above 28 feet. Residential flooding occurs along Grovewood Drive and Fleming Road. Industrial and commercial flooding also occurs along the Mobile-Selma Highway and Interstate 65.
27.5 The CSX railway will begin to flood in the vicinity of the bridge next to US 331 as water rises above 27.5 feet.
24 Residential and street flooding becomes a problem...and increases rapidly above 24 feet. Several residences are threatened.
20 Flooding of agricultural lands in the vicinity of the U.S. 331 Highway Bridge occurs.
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Latitude: 32.307222° N, Longitude: 86.299444° W, Horizontal Datum: NAD83/WGS84

River Stage
Reference Frame
Gauge Height Flood Stage Uses
NWS stage 0 ft 20 ft Interpreting hydrographs and NWS watch, warnings, and forecasts, and inundation maps
Vertical Datum Elevation
(gauge height = 0)
Elevation
(gauge height = flood stage)
Elevation information source
NAVD88 150.921 170.921 Survey grade GPS equipment, FEMA flood plain maps, newer USGS topographic maps
NGVD 29 151.02 ft 171.02 ft Older USGS topographic maps, NGVD29 benchmarks
MSL Not Available Not Available Older USGS topographic maps, MSL benchmarks
Other Not Available Not Available  

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