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This probabilistic forecast is issued by the Southeast River Forecast Center.
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Forecasts for the Coosa River at Gadsden are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available.
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Upstream Gauge - at Weiss Dam Upstream Gauge
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Flood Categories (in feet)
Major Flood Stage: 517
Moderate Flood Stage: 514
Flood Stage: 511
Action Stage: 511
Low Stage (in feet): -9999

Historic Crests
(1) 525.10 ft on 04/06/1886
(2) 519.90 ft on 07/15/1916
(3) 518.70 ft on 04/11/1936
(4) 517.80 ft on 02/26/1961
(5) 517.50 ft on 01/02/1933
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Recent Crests
(1) 512.44 ft on 03/04/2019
(2) 511.00 ft on 02/24/2016
(3) 511.33 ft on 05/06/2013
(4) 508.09 ft on 01/24/2006
(5) 511.77 ft on 11/24/2005
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Low Water Records
(1) 486.00 ft on 10/20/1904
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520 Widespread and severe residential flooding in Gadsden and adjacent areas along the Coosa River occurs.
517 Low elevations of Highway 411 begin to flood. Considerable residential flooding also occurs at this level.
514 Considerable residential flooding occurs in Gadsden and adjacent areas along the Coosa River.
512 Some residential flooding begins in the Gadsden area.
511 Low lying farm lands in the Gadsden area begin to flood.

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