The Buttahatchee watershed covers an area of approximately 1,149 square miles in Alabama, USA. The hydrology of the watershed is characterized by the Buttahatchee River, which is a tributary of the Tombigbee River. The area has a humid subtropical climate, with hot summers and mild winters. The watershed receives significant rainfall throughout the year, with an average annual precipitation of 57 inches. The area experiences occasional snowfall, but it is not a significant contributor to the surface water in the watershed. The main reservoir in the watershed is the Columbus Lake, which is primarily used for flood control and recreation. Some of the interesting climatic trends in the area include an increase in temperature and precipitation in recent years, as well as an increase in the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events such as floods and droughts.