Cahaba River Near Hoover, Al Realtime Data
CAHABA RIVER NEAR HOOVER, AL
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
380
Discharge (cfs)
4.8
Gauge Height (ft)
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 380 cfs, and a gauge height of 4.82 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 210 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The Cahaba River's flow is influenced by several factors, including rainfall and runoff from surrounding watersheds. The river has several tributaries, including Shades Creek and Village Creek, and is also impounded by several dams. Seasonally, the river experiences higher flows in the spring due to increased rainfall and snowmelt, while summer months tend to have lower flows. An interesting fact about the Cahaba River is that it is home to several rare and endangered species, such as the Cahaba lily and the painted rocksnail, making it a unique and important ecosystem to protect.
August 10, 2026
| Elevation | 466.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 4.82 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 380.0 ft3/s |
| Specific conductance, water, unfiltered, microsiemens per centimeter at 25°C | 287.0 uS/cm @25C |
| Dissolved oxygen, water, unfiltered, mg/L | 7.0 mg/l |
| Temperature, water, °C | 25.7 deg C |
| Percent of Normal | 479% |
| Year Over Year Average | 79 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 15,900 cfs |
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