Little Cahaba River Flow Today
As of October 3, 2026 at 2:15 AM, the Little Cahaba River is flowing at 103 cfs at Cah Bea Rd Near Cahaba Hts Al, AL — 169% of normal for the date and up 162% in 24 hours. 3 of 3 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 5.3 to 103 cfs. ❤ Favorite
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Little Cahaba River conditions today
Where the river is running versus normal, what’s rising or dropping, and what it means for a trip — built from the live USGS readings below.
At Cah Bea Rd Near Cahaba Hts Al, the Little Cahaba River is running 103 cfs — 169% of normal, up 162% since yesterday. Along the river, 2 of 3 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 74% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is rising at Cah Bea Rd Near Cahaba Hts Al (+162%).
Highest against normal: Cah Bea Rd Near Cahaba Hts Al at 169%. Lowest: Leeds at 63%.
How the Little Cahaba River compares to normal
Every reporting gauge from the top of the river to the bottom: bar length is today’s flow, colour is percent of normal for the date.
Flow along the river, upstream to downstream
- Leeds616 ft 5.3 cfs63%
- Jefferson Park596 ft 8.1 cfs74%
- Cah Bea Rd Near Cahaba Hts Al505 ft 103 cfs169%
Bar length uses a square-root scale so small headwater flows stay visible next to big downstream ones. Colour: <50% 50–90 90–110 110–150 150%+ of normal.
Where every gauge sits
One dot per Little Cahaba River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (74%).
Little Cahaba River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Little Cahaba River Below Leeds AL
Oct 3, 1:15 AM · USGS 02423397 |
5.3 cfs | 63% | +5% | 0.94 ft | 616 ft |
|
Little Cahaba River Near Jefferson Park AL
Oct 3, 2:30 AM · USGS 02423400 |
8.1 cfs | 74% | +9% | 0.16 ft | 596 ft |
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Little Cahaba River At Cah Bea Rd Near Cahaba Hts Al AL
Oct 3, 2:15 AM · USGS 02423414 |
103 cfs | 169% | +162% | 1.54 ft | 505 ft |
USGS provisional data. Readings are in each gauge’s local time; gauges silent for more than 3 days are marked “Last reported”. Tap any gauge for its hydrograph, forecast and history.
Dams & reservoirs on the Little Cahaba River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Little Cahaba River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river.
Maximum streamflow by year
Little Cahaba River
The Little Cahaba River is a tributary of the Cahaba River in central Alabama, United States. It flows for 70 miles through Jefferson, Shelby, Bibb, and Hale counties. The river has a rich history and was once used for transportation, trade, and energy production. Today, the river is primarily used for recreational purposes such as fishing, kayaking, and canoeing. The Little Cahaba River watershed is home to several reservoirs and dams, including the Cahaba Lakes, Lake Purdy, and the Lake Purdy Dam, which provide drinking water to Birmingham and the surrounding areas. Agriculture, specifically cattle farming and timber harvesting, is another significant use of the land surrounding the river. The Little Cahaba River is a vital component of the Cahaba River system and a valuable resource for the people of central Alabama.
Fishing near the Little Cahaba River
About the Little Cahaba River
How is the Little Cahaba River flowing right now?
As of October 3, 2026, the Little Cahaba River is flowing at 103 cfs at Cah Bea Rd Near Cahaba Hts Al, AL, about 169% of normal for the date. Across its 3 USGS gauges, current flows range from 5.3 to 103 cfs. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Little Cahaba River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Little Cahaba River is at 74% of normal for the date. Above 100% means higher than the historical average for this calendar day; below 100% means lower. The profile above shows which reaches are high or low.
Where does the data come from?
Discharge and gage height are from the USGS National Water Information System; flood stages from the National Weather Service. The history chart sums every monitored gauge on the river.
Can I get alerts for a gauge?
Yes — open any gauge from the table, favorite it in the Snoflo app and set a flow threshold.