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This probabilistic forecast is issued by the Southeast River Forecast Center.

	Hydrograph			River at a Glance			Download			Probability Information Weekly Chance of Exceeding Levels Chance of Exceeding Levels During Entire Period Short-term Probabilistic Guidance (Experimental)

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Forecasts for the Alabama River at Montgomery are issued routinely year-round.

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Downstream Gauge

Zoom Level:14

Flood Categories (in feet)

Major Flood Stage:	53
Moderate Flood Stage:	45
Flood Stage:	35
Action Stage:	26
Low Stage (in feet):	-9999

Historic Crests
(1) 59.70 ft on 04/01/1886
(2) 58.10 ft on 02/26/1961
(3) 57.10 ft on 12/11/1919
(4) 56.90 ft on 03/17/1929
(5) 56.00 ft on 11/30/1948
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Recent Crests
(1) 36.50 ft on 03/28/2023 (P)
(2) 35.27 ft on 02/07/2022
(3) 42.89 ft on 03/07/2020
(4) 34.98 ft on 12/26/2019
(5) 37.33 ft on 12/31/2018
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Low Water Records
(1) -4.00 ft on 09/22/1925
(2) -3.90 ft on 10/13/1925
(3) -3.90 ft on 09/01/1925
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	Gauge Location	Disclaimer
Latitude/Longitude Disclaimer: The gauge location shown in the above map is the approximate location based on the latitude/longitude coordinates provided to the NWS by the gauge owner.

Flood Impacts & Photos

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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.

Low Water Impacts

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21 Ft	International Paper cannot discharge wastewater and stores it in ponds.
8930 cfs	International Paper Prattville Paper Mill discharges must be limited when river flow falls below this.

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Additional Information

Potential River Levels - Used to

Potential River Levels Used to Estimate the Chance of Flooding and the Range of Possible River Levels
10 Day (HEFS)	7 Day (NAEFS)	7 Day (GEFS)

Note: Use the official hydrograph at the top of this web page for river levels within the next 72 Hours.

Collaborative Agencies

The National Weather Service prepares its forecasts and other services in collaboration with agencies like the US Geological Survey, US Bureau of Reclamation, US Army Corps of Engineers, Natural Resource Conservation Service, National Park Service, ALERT Users Group, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and many state and local emergency managers across the country. For details, please click here.

NWS Information

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465 Weathervane Road
Calera, AL 35040-5427
(205) 664-3010
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