Alabama River Levels & Streamflow
As of Aug 23, 2026, Alabama rivers are running at 128% of normal across 122 USGS gauges — the highest is 15,400 cfs on the Alabama River Near Montgomery. Live discharge, gauge height, and percent-of-normal for every USGS streamgauge in Alabama.
Streamflow levels across Alabama are currently 128% of normal, with the Alabama River Near Montgomery reporting the highest discharge in the state at 15,400 cfs and a gauge stage of 27.40 ft.
Meanwhile, the Alabama River Near Montgomery is seeing a spike today — up 7797% since yesterday and currently running near peak.
Tap any gauge below for the full hydrograph, paired weather forecast, and historical context. Use the rivers panel to jump into Alabama's named rivers.
State-wide streamflow overview
The Alabama flow picture in four data points -- where the state sits versus historical norms, what's flowing hardest, and what's spiking fastest.
Percent of normal
100% is the historical norm. Below 70% indicates drought; above 130% can flag elevated flood risk.
Highest discharge
Gauge stage 27.40 ft
Biggest 24h spike
Now 15,400 cfs
Network coverage
USGS gauges feeding 0 named rivers in Alabama.
Alabama USGS streamgauges
Every USGS gauge Snoflo tracks in Alabama. Sortable, quickly filterable. Numeric columns heat-mapped from light to deep. Tap any gauge for its full hydrograph and forecast.
| Streamgage | Streamflow | Gage height | Water temp | Air temp | Elevation | Watershed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Coosa River At Childersburg Al, Al
1 day ago · USGS 02407000 |
12,300 cfs | 13.74 ft | · | 71°F | 394 ft | Lower Coosa |
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Alabama River Near Montgomery, Al
6 hours ago · USGS 02420000 |
11,300 cfs | 26.88 ft | · | 73°F | 129 ft | Upper Alabama |
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Alabama River At Claiborne L&D Near Monroeville, Al
7 hours ago · USGS 02428400 |
9,950 cfs | 35.31 ft | · | 73°F | · | Lower Alabama |
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Tombigbee R At Coffeeville L&D Nr Coffeeville, Al
7 hours ago · USGS 02469761 |
6,870 cfs | 33.16 ft | · | 73°F | · | Middle Tombigbee-Chickasaw |
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Tombigbee R At Demopolis L&D Near Coatopa, Al
7 hours ago · USGS 02467000 |
5,420 cfs | 74.16 ft | · | 73°F | · | Middle Tombigbee-Chickasaw |
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Black Warrior River At Selden L & D Near Eutaw, Al
6 hours ago · USGS 02466030 |
3,380 cfs | 96.07 ft | · | 73°F | · | Lower Black Warrior |
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Black Warrior River At Northport Al, Al
7 hours ago · USGS 02465000 |
2,410 cfs | 123.91 ft | · | 74°F | 123 ft | Lower Black Warrior |
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Tallapoosa River Near Mont.-Mont. Water Works, Al
7 hours ago · USGS 02419890 |
1,790 cfs | 4.28 ft | 67°F | 73°F | 143 ft | Lower Tallapoosa |
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Locust Fork At Sayre, Al
7 hours ago · USGS 02456500 |
1,510 cfs | 5.97 ft | · | 72°F | 325 ft | Locust |
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Mulberry Fork At Cordova Al, Al
7 hours ago · USGS 02453500 |
1,400 cfs | 11.07 ft | 74°F | 72°F | 288 ft | Mulberry |
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Tallapoosa River At Wadley Al, Al
7 hours ago · USGS 02414500 |
868 cfs | 3.73 ft | 47°F | 70°F | 651 ft | Middle Tallapoosa |
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Mulberry Fork Near Arkadelphia, Al
7 hours ago · USGS 02450180 |
654 cfs | 3.75 ft | · | 71°F | 324 ft | Mulberry |
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Tombigbee River At Bevill L&D Nr Pickensville, Al
7 hours ago · USGS 02444160 |
593 cfs | 136.30 ft | · | 73°F | · | Middle Tombigbee-Lubbub |
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Huntsville Sp Br At Johnson Road, Al
2 days ago · USGS 03575950 |
588 cfs | 6.55 ft | · | 70°F | 570 ft | Wheeler Lake |
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Conecuh River At State Hwy 41 Near Brewton, Al
7 hours ago · USGS 02374250 |
559 cfs | 8.98 ft | · | 72°F | 74 ft | Lower Conecuh |
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Tombigbee R At Gainesville L&D Nr Gainesville Al, Al
6 hours ago · USGS 02447025 |
546 cfs | 109.36 ft | · | 73°F | · | Middle Tombigbee-Lubbub |
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Mulberry Fork Near Garden City, Al
7 hours ago · USGS 02450000 |
473 cfs | 4.79 ft | · | 70°F | 407 ft | Mulberry |
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Tallapoosa River Nr New Site, Al
7 hours ago · USGS 02414715 |
469 cfs | 2.48 ft | 45°F | 71°F | 572 ft | Middle Tallapoosa |
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Perdido River At Barrineau Park, Al
7 hours ago · USGS 02376500 |
458 cfs | 2.25 ft | · | 73°F | 40 ft | Perdido |
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Locust Fork Near Cleveland, Al
7 hours ago · USGS 02455000 |
405 cfs | 2.40 ft | · | 70°F | 558 ft | Locust |
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Conecuh River At River Falls, Al
1 day ago · USGS 02372430 |
400 cfs | 2.04 ft | · | 71°F | 166 ft | Upper Conecuh |
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Choctawhatchee River Near Bellwood Al, Al
6 hours ago · USGS 02361500 |
397 cfs | 4.48 ft | · | 73°F | 115 ft | Upper Choctawhatchee |
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Styx River Near Elsanor, Al
7 hours ago · USGS 02377570 |
337 cfs | 2.93 ft | · | 74°F | 22 ft | Perdido |
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Indian Creek Near Madison Al, Al
2 days ago · USGS 03575830 |
298 cfs | 2.73 ft | · | 69°F | 604 ft | Wheeler Lake |
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Cahaba River At Centreville Al, Al
7 hours ago · USGS 02424000 |
295 cfs | · | · | 73°F | 218 ft | Cahaba |
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Choccolocco Creek At Jackson Shoal Nr Lincoln Al, Al
7 hours ago · USGS 02404400 |
287 cfs | 18.06 ft | · | 70°F | 478 ft | Middle Coosa |
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Cahaba River Near Marion Junction Al, Al
7 hours ago · USGS 02425000 |
283 cfs | 1.69 ft | · | 72°F | 128 ft | Cahaba |
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Big Escambia Creek At Flomaton Al, Al
7 hours ago · USGS 02375000 |
278 cfs | 7.30 ft | · | 72°F | 85 ft | Escambia |
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Chattooga River Above Gaylesville Al, Al
7 hours ago · USGS 02398300 |
230 cfs | 4.33 ft | · | 69°F | 592 ft | Upper Coosa |
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Mcdonald Creek At Patton Road Nr Huntsville Al, Al
2 days ago · USGS 03575980 |
202 cfs | 1.76 ft | · | 70°F | 580 ft | Wheeler Lake |
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Pea River Near Samson Al, Al
7 hours ago · USGS 02364500 |
200 cfs | 5.42 ft | · | 72°F | 153 ft | Pea |
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Flint River At Brownsboro, Al
7 hours ago · USGS 03575100 |
200 cfs | 7.53 ft | · | 68°F | 677 ft | Wheeler Lake |
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Choctawhatchee River Near Newton, Al
7 hours ago · USGS 02361000 |
197 cfs | 3.57 ft | · | 73°F | 176 ft | Upper Choctawhatchee |
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Murder Creek At State Hwy 41 At Brewton, Al
6 hours ago · USGS 02374700 |
162 cfs | 10.00 ft | · | 71°F | 77 ft | Lower Conecuh |
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Fagan Creek At Adams Street At Huntsville, Al
2 days ago · USGS 0357586650 |
158 cfs | 2.24 ft | · | 70°F | 625 ft | Wheeler Lake |
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Hillabee Creek Near Hackneyville Al, Al
7 hours ago · USGS 02415000 |
149 cfs | 5.74 ft | · | 71°F | 579 ft | Middle Tallapoosa |
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Big Escambia Cr At Sardine Br Nr Stanley Crossroad, Al
7 hours ago · USGS 02374950 |
127 cfs | 1.19 ft | · | 73°F | 126 ft | Escambia |
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Big Wills Creek Near Reece City, Al
6 hours ago · USGS 02401000 |
123 cfs | 2.28 ft | · | 70°F | 616 ft | Middle Coosa |
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Sucarnoochee River At Livingston Al, Al
7 hours ago · USGS 02467500 |
122 cfs | 1.05 ft | · | 73°F | 115 ft | Sucarnoochee |
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Terrapin Creek At Ellisville Al, Al
7 hours ago · USGS 02400100 |
116 cfs | 7.23 ft | 80°F | 69°F | 547 ft | Upper Coosa |
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Buttahatchee River Below Hamilton Al, Al
7 hours ago · USGS 02438000 |
109 cfs | 1.58 ft | · | 70°F | 394 ft | Buttahatchee |
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Choccolocco Creek Near Boiling Spring, Al
7 hours ago · USGS 02403310 |
102 cfs | 3.64 ft | · | 70°F | 614 ft | Middle Coosa |
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Talladega Creek At Alpine Al, Al
6 hours ago · USGS 02406500 |
100 cfs | 3.71 ft | · | 71°F | 459 ft | Middle Coosa |
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Big Cove Creek At Dug Hill Road Nr Huntsville, Al
2 days ago · USGS 0357526200 |
100 cfs | 5.10 ft | · | 70°F | 651 ft | Wheeler Lake |
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Aldridge Creek Near Farley Al, Al
2 days ago · USGS 03575700 |
93 cfs | 2.55 ft | · | 70°F | 595 ft | Wheeler Lake |
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Aldridge C At Sherwood Dr Nr Huntsville, Al
1 day ago · USGS 0357568980 |
91 cfs | 3.48 ft | · | 70°F | 621 ft | Wheeler Lake |
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Cahaba River Near West Blocton Al, Al
7 hours ago · USGS 02423647 |
90 cfs | 1.99 ft | 89°F | 73°F | 264 ft | Cahaba |
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Tallapoosa River Near Heflin, Al
7 hours ago · USGS 02412000 |
89 cfs | 2.39 ft | 45°F | 68°F | 837 ft | Upper Tallapoosa |
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Little Tallapoosa River Near Newell Al, Al
6 hours ago · USGS 02413300 |
88 cfs | 1.90 ft | 48°F | 68°F | 859 ft | Upper Tallapoosa |
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Hatchet Creek Below Rockford Al, Al
6 hours ago · USGS 02408540 |
86 cfs | 1.99 ft | · | 71°F | 426 ft | Lower Coosa |
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Sipsey River Nr Elrod, Al
7 hours ago · USGS 02446500 |
83 cfs | 5.18 ft | · | 73°F | 257 ft | Sipsey |
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Little River Near Blue Pond Al, Al
7 hours ago · USGS 02399200 |
82 cfs | 2.45 ft | · | 69°F | 624 ft | Upper Coosa |
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Valley Creek Near Oak Grove Al, Al
6 hours ago · USGS 02462000 |
82 cfs | 3.05 ft | · | 72°F | 322 ft | Upper Black Warrior |
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Pinhook C At Mastin Lake Rd At Huntsville, Al
2 days ago · USGS 0357587400 |
80 cfs | 2.46 ft | · | 70°F | 652 ft | Wheeler Lake |
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Dallas Branch At Coleman St In Huntsville, Al
2 days ago · USGS 0357587728 |
76 cfs | · | · | 70°F | 649 ft | Wheeler Lake |
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Little Cahaba River At Cah Bea Rd Nr Cahaba Hts Al, Al
7 hours ago · USGS 02423414 |
76 cfs | 1.21 ft | · | 73°F | 505 ft | Cahaba |
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Murder Creek Near Evergreen Al, Al
6 hours ago · USGS 02374500 |
74 cfs | 2.95 ft | · | 71°F | 187 ft | Lower Conecuh |
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Bear Creek Near Red Bay, Al
6 hours ago · USGS 03592000 |
74 cfs | 4.35 ft | 96°F | 70°F | 533 ft | Bear |
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Chickasaw Creek Near Kushla Al, Al
6 hours ago · USGS 02471001 |
74 cfs | 3.53 ft | · | 75°F | 18 ft | Mobile - Tensaw |
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Conecuh River Bel Pt A Dam Nr River Falls, Al
6 hours ago · USGS 02372422 |
73 cfs | 7.23 ft | · | 71°F | 154 ft | Upper Conecuh |
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Aldridge Creek At Toney Drive At Huntsville, Al
2 days ago · USGS 0357568650 |
73 cfs | 3.09 ft | · | 70°F | 658 ft | Wheeler Lake |
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Blackwater River Near Bradley Al, Al
7 hours ago · USGS 02369800 |
65 cfs | 1.11 ft | · | 72°F | 141 ft | Blackwater |
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Big Canoe Creek At Ashville Al, Al
6 hours ago · USGS 02401390 |
65 cfs | 1.86 ft | · | 71°F | 533 ft | Middle Coosa |
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East Fork Pinhook Cr At Winchester Rd At Huntsvil, Al
2 days ago · USGS 0357587140 |
64 cfs | 6.60 ft | · | 69°F | 700 ft | Wheeler Lake |
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Village Creek Near Docena, Al
7 hours ago · USGS 02458600 |
63 cfs | 1.24 ft | 80°F | 72°F | 514 ft | Locust |
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Fish River Near Silver Hill Al, Al
7 hours ago · USGS 02378500 |
61 cfs | · | · | 75°F | 27 ft | Mobile Bay |
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Conecuh River At Brantley Al, Al
7 hours ago · USGS 02371500 |
58 cfs | 1.01 ft | · | 71°F | 275 ft | Upper Conecuh |
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Patsaliga Creek Near Brantley Al, Al
7 hours ago · USGS 02372250 |
55 cfs | 3.10 ft | · | 71°F | 269 ft | Patsaliga |
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Paint Rock River Near Woodville Al, Al
6 hours ago · USGS 03574500 |
55 cfs | 2.47 ft | · | 69°F | 625 ft | Wheeler Lake |
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Cahaba River Near Mountain Brook Al, Al
7 hours ago · USGS 02423380 |
54 cfs | · | 85°F | 72°F | 473 ft | Cahaba |
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Noxubee River Nr Geiger, Al
7 hours ago · USGS 02448500 |
54 cfs | 8.59 ft | · | 73°F | 141 ft | Noxubee |
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Town Creek Near Geraldine Al, Al
7 hours ago · USGS 03572900 |
50 cfs | 1.30 ft | · | 68°F | 1,016 ft | Guntersville Lake |
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Clear C At New Hope Church Nr Poplar Springs, Al
7 hours ago · USGS 02450825 |
49 cfs | 1.55 ft | · | 70°F | 601 ft | Sipsey Fork |
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Satilpa Creek Near Coffeeville Al, Al
7 hours ago · USGS 02469800 |
47 cfs | 3.72 ft | · | 74°F | 60 ft | Lower Tambigbee |
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Village Creek Near Pratt City, Al
7 hours ago · USGS 02458502 |
45 cfs | 1.25 ft | 78°F | 73°F | 536 ft | Locust |
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Mulberry Creek At Jones Al, Al
6 hours ago · USGS 02422500 |
45 cfs | · | · | 72°F | 219 ft | Upper Alabama |
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Cypress Creek Near Florence Al, Al
7 hours ago · USGS 03590000 |
44 cfs | 1.59 ft | · | 69°F | 453 ft | Pickwick Lake |
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Cahaba River Near Helena Al, Al
6 hours ago · USGS 02423555 |
42 cfs | 1.31 ft | 88°F | 73°F | 401 ft | Cahaba |
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Uphapee Creek Near Tuskegee Al, Al
7 hours ago · USGS 02419000 |
42 cfs | · | · | 71°F | 256 ft | Lower Tallapoosa |
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West Fork Pinhook Cr At Blue Sprs Rd At Huntsville, Al
2 days ago · USGS 0357587090 |
40 cfs | 3.57 ft | · | 69°F | 700 ft | Wheeler Lake |
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Pea River Near Ariton Al, Al
7 hours ago · USGS 02363000 |
39 cfs | 1.84 ft | · | 71°F | 289 ft | Pea |
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Burnt Corn Creek At State Hwy 41 Near Brewton, Al
6 hours ago · USGS 02374745 |
39 cfs | 2.89 ft | · | 71°F | 83 ft | Lower Conecuh |
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Broglan Branch At Oakwood Avenue At Huntsville, Al
2 days ago · USGS 0357591500 |
39 cfs | 6.25 ft | · | 70°F | 671 ft | Wheeler Lake |
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Blackwater Creek Near Manchester Al, Al
7 hours ago · USGS 02453000 |
38 cfs | 2.39 ft | · | 71°F | 409 ft | Mulberry |
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Village Creek At Avenue W At Ensley, Al
7 hours ago · USGS 02458450 |
37 cfs | 2.11 ft | 80°F | 73°F | 512 ft | Locust |
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Sepulga River Near Mckenzie Al, Al
6 hours ago · USGS 02373000 |
37 cfs | 2.89 ft | · | 71°F | 191 ft | Sepulga |
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Valley Creek Near Bessemer, Al
7 hours ago · USGS 02461500 |
32 cfs | 5.48 ft | · | 73°F | 459 ft | Upper Black Warrior |
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Limestone Creek Near Athens Al, Al
6 hours ago · USGS 03576250 |
29 cfs | 1.56 ft | · | 69°F | 627 ft | Wheeler Lake |
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Blackburn Fork Little Warrior R Nr Holly Springs, Al
7 hours ago · USGS 02455185 |
27 cfs | 1.65 ft | · | 70°F | 884 ft | Locust |
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Kelly Creek Near Vincent Al, Al
6 hours ago · USGS 02405500 |
26 cfs | 1.53 ft | 81°F | 71°F | 425 ft | Middle Coosa |
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Sougahatchee Creek At Co Rd 188 Nr Loachapoka, Al
7 hours ago · USGS 02418230 |
26 cfs | 1.48 ft | · | 72°F | 543 ft | Lower Tallapoosa |
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Cribbs Mill Creek At Ww Plant At Tuscaloosa, Al
6 hours ago · USGS 02465292 |
23 cfs | · | · | 74°F | 153 ft | Lower Black Warrior |
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Fivemile Creek Near Republic, Al
7 hours ago · USGS 02457595 |
22 cfs | 1.19 ft | 80°F | 72°F | 459 ft | Locust |
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Magnolia River At Us 98 Near Foley, Al
7 hours ago · USGS 02378300 |
22 cfs | 2.47 ft | · | 76°F | 22 ft | Mobile Bay |
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Flint Creek Near Falkville Al, Al
7 hours ago · USGS 03576500 |
22 cfs | 3.21 ft | · | 69°F | 596 ft | Wheeler Lake |
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Fowl River At Half-Mile Rd Near Laurendine, Al
7 hours ago · USGS 02471078 |
22 cfs | 1.55 ft | · | 75°F | 23 ft | Mobile Bay |
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Cahaba River Near Hoover, Al
7 hours ago · USGS 02423496 |
22 cfs | 2.63 ft | 84°F | 73°F | 466 ft | Cahaba |
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Big Wills Creek At State Hwy 35 Nr Fort Payne, Al
6 hours ago · USGS 02400680 |
20 cfs | 4.01 ft | · | 67°F | 809 ft | Middle Coosa |
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Big Creek At County Rd 63 Near Wilmer, Al
7 hours ago · USGS 02479945 |
20 cfs | 1.75 ft | · | 73°F | 140 ft | Escatawpa |
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Little Cahaba River Nr Jefferson Park, Al
7 hours ago · USGS 02423400 |
16 cfs | · | · | 72°F | 596 ft | Cahaba |
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Cahaba River Near Acton Al, Al
7 hours ago · USGS 02423500 |
16 cfs | 1.70 ft | · | 73°F | 393 ft | Cahaba |
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Cahaba River Near Cahaba Heights Al, Al
7 hours ago · USGS 02423425 |
15 cfs | 1.45 ft | · | 73°F | 423 ft | Cahaba |
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Turkey Creek At Sewage Plant Near Pinson Al, Al
7 hours ago · USGS 02455980 |
15 cfs | 4.30 ft | 75°F | 72°F | 595 ft | Locust |
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Little Cahaba River Below Leeds, Al
7 hours ago · USGS 02423397 |
15 cfs | 1.23 ft | 77°F | 71°F | 616 ft | Cahaba |
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Shades Creek Near Greenwood Al, Al
7 hours ago · USGS 02423630 |
14 cfs | 1.74 ft | · | 73°F | 499 ft | Cahaba |
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Hamilton Creek At Snow Road Near Semmes, Al
7 hours ago · USGS 02480002 |
14 cfs | 3.31 ft | · | 74°F | 118 ft | Escatawpa |
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Uchee Creek Near Fort Mitchell, Al
7 hours ago · USGS 02342500 |
13 cfs | · | · | 71°F | 219 ft | Middle Chattahoochee-Walter F. George Reservoi |
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Crooked Creek Near Fairview, Al
6 hours ago · USGS 02479980 |
12 cfs | · | · | 73°F | 115 ft | Escatawpa |
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Sipsey Fork Near Grayson Al, Al
7 hours ago · USGS 02450250 |
12 cfs | 2.77 ft | 78°F | 69°F | 557 ft | Sipsey Fork |
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Valley Creek At Center St At Birmingham, Al
7 hours ago · USGS 02461130 |
11 cfs | 1.59 ft | 78°F | 73°F | 559 ft | Upper Black Warrior |
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Elliotts Creek At Moundville Al, Al
6 hours ago · USGS 02465493 |
11 cfs | 1.69 ft | · | 73°F | 164 ft | Lower Black Warrior |
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Blue Springs Creek Near Blountsville, Al
7 hours ago · USGS 02449882 |
8 cfs | 2.43 ft | · | 69°F | 662 ft | Mulberry |
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Pine Barren Creek Near Snow Hill, Al
6 hours ago · USGS 02427250 |
8 cfs | 1.90 ft | · | 72°F | 154 ft | Middle Alabama |
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Cahaba Valley Creek At Cross Cr Rd At Pelham, Al
7 hours ago · USGS 0242354750 |
7 cfs | 2.13 ft | · | 73°F | 451 ft | Cahaba |
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Big Nance Creek At Courtland Al, Al
7 hours ago · USGS 03586500 |
6 cfs | 1.18 ft | · | 69°F | 584 ft | Pickwick Lake |
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Hester Creek At Buddy Williamson Rd Nr Plevna, Al
7 hours ago · USGS 0357479650 |
5 cfs | 1.65 ft | · | 68°F | 776 ft | Wheeler Lake |
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Catoma Creek Near Montgomery Al, Al
7 hours ago · USGS 02421000 |
4 cfs | 1.51 ft | · | 72°F | 161 ft | Upper Alabama |
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North River Near Samantha Al, Al
7 hours ago · USGS 02464000 |
4 cfs | 1.77 ft | · | 72°F | 291 ft | Upper Black Warrior |
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Chewacla Creek At Chewacla State Park Nr Auburn, Al
7 hours ago · USGS 02418760 |
4 cfs | 1.54 ft | · | 72°F | 464 ft | Lower Tallapoosa |
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Village Creek At 86th St North At Roebuck, Al
7 hours ago · USGS 02458148 |
3 cfs | 1.13 ft | 69°F | 72°F | 653 ft | Locust |
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Bassett Creek At Us Highway 43 Nr Thomasville, Al
7 hours ago · USGS 02470072 |
1 cfs | 3.02 ft | · | 73°F | 298 ft | Lower Tambigbee |
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Cahaba River At Trussville, Al
7 hours ago · USGS 02423130 |
0 cfs | 1.48 ft | 80°F | 71°F | 679 ft | Cahaba |
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About Alabama streamflow
What are river levels like in Alabama right now?
As of August 23, 2026, Alabama rivers are running at 128% of normal across 122 USGS streamgauges, and the Alabama River Near Montgomery is reporting the highest discharge at 15,400 cfs. The full sortable gauge table is below.
Which Alabama river is running highest right now?
As of August 23, 2026, the highest discharge in Alabama is 15,400 cfs on the Alabama River Near Montgomery. See the sortable gauge table for the full statewide ranking.
Are Alabama rivers high or low right now?
Compare the statewide percent-of-normal on this page: above 100% means Alabama rivers are running higher than the seasonal average for the date, below 100% means lower (a dry spell or drought). Each gauge also shows its own percent of median.
Where does the Alabama streamflow data come from?
The U.S. Geological Survey National Water Information System. USGS streamgauges report continuously (every 15 minutes) and the data is the canonical real-time record for U.S. rivers. Snoflo pulls the latest readings and joins them to a 7-day NOAA weather forecast for each station.
What is cfs?
Cubic feet per second — the standard unit for streamflow. One cfs is about 7.5 gallons per second. Small creeks run at single-digit cfs; the Mississippi at hundreds of thousands.
What does Gauge Height mean?
The water level at the gauge in feet above the reference datum. Used together with discharge to track river state. Flood stage and runnable levels are typically expressed in gauge height (e.g., "flood at 16 ft").
How fresh is the Alabama data?
USGS streamgauges report every 15 minutes; Snoflo re-pulls throughout the day. The AI briefing regenerates daily.
Can I get a flow alert for a Alabama gauge?
Yes. Save any USGS gauge as a favorite in the Snoflo iOS app, set a discharge or stage threshold (e.g. "alert me when discharge crosses 2,000 cfs"), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Is this a substitute for an NWS flood warning?
No. Snoflo is informational. For flood life-safety decisions always follow guidance from your local NWS forecast office and state emergency management. Snoflo data is one input among several.
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