Mobile Bay

Watershed Hydrology

The Mobile Bay watershed covers an area of 9,898 square miles in Alabama and Georgia. It is a humid subtropical climate region, with hot summers and mild winters. The watershed is primarily fed by the Alabama, Coosa, and Tallapoosa Rivers. It is also home to several large reservoirs, including Lake Martin and Lake Jordan. The Mobile Bay watershed is known for its diverse wetlands, which provide important habitat for plants and animals. In recent years, the watershed has experienced increased precipitation and flooding, which has led to concerns about water quality and sediment runoff. The region has also experienced prolonged droughts and heatwaves, which have impacted agriculture and wildlife. Snowfall is rare in the Mobile Bay watershed, but occasional winter storms can cause disruptions to transportation and commerce. Overall, the Mobile Bay watershed is an important ecological and economic resource for the region, but faces significant challenges due to climate change and human impacts.


Surface Flows

Mobile Bay Watershed

Snowpack Depths

Mobile Bay Watershed

Dams & Reservoirs

Mobile Bay Watershed

Groundwater Levels

Mobile Bay Watershed

Mobile Bay Rivers

Rivers of the Watershed