Cahaba River At Trussville, Al. Realtime Data
CAHABA RIVER AT TRUSSVILLE, AL.
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
1
Discharge (cfs)
1.6
Gauge Height (ft)
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 1 cfs, and a gauge height of 1.62 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 3 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river is fed by numerous tributaries, including the Little Cahaba River and the Shades Creek. There are no significant dams on the river, allowing for a more natural flow. Seasonal trends show higher flows in the winter and spring due to increased rainfall, while summer and fall have lower flows. Quirky facts include the presence of endangered species such as the Cahaba shiner and the shoals spider lily, as well as the river's unique turquoise color caused by the presence of dissolved minerals. Overall, the Cahaba River at Trussville, AL streamgauge provides important data on the hydrology of this unique and biodiverse river.
July 13, 2026
| Elevation | 679.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 1.62 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 1.16 ft3/s |
| Specific conductance, water, unfiltered, microsiemens per centimeter at 25°C | 215.0 uS/cm @25C |
| Dissolved oxygen, water, unfiltered, mg/L | 9.2 mg/l |
| Temperature, water, °C | 23.2 deg C |
| Percent of Normal | 14% |
| Year Over Year Average | 9 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 2,940 cfs |
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