Alabama River Levels & Streamflow
As of Sep 4, 2026, Alabama rivers are running at 92% of normal across 109 USGS gauges — the highest is 15,300 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 92% of normal, with the Alabama River Near Montgomery reporting the highest discharge in the state at 15,300 cfs and a gauge stage of 27.02 ft.
Meanwhile, the Tallapoosa River Nr New Site is seeing a spike today — up 258% 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 27.02 ft
Biggest 24h spike
Now 1,470 cfs
Network coverage
USGS gauges feeding 0 named rivers in Alabama.
Where every gauge actually sits
One dot per Alabama streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The state average is a single line through all of it.
Percent of normal compares today's discharge with the historical average for this calendar day. Tap any dot to open that gauge.
Alabama streamflow, three water years
Statewide percent of normal, every day since Aug 2023. The dotted line is normal.
799 daily readings from 117 reporting gauges. Percent of normal is today's statewide discharge against the historical average for the same calendar day — 100% is normal, not "good". The axis tops out at 250%: 13 readings above that — including the 381% peak in May 2025 — are drawn along the top edge, so a few flood days cannot flatten three years of everything else. The line breaks in 2 places where the record skips more than five days — those are gaps in reporting, not readings of zero.
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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Alabama River Near Montgomery, Al
4 days ago · USGS 02420000 |
15,300 cfs | 26.98 ft | · | 76°F | 129 ft | Upper Alabama |
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Alabama River At Claiborne L&D Near Monroeville, Al
1 day ago · USGS 02428400 |
9,090 cfs | 35.12 ft | · | 75°F | · | Lower Alabama |
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Tombigbee R At Coffeeville L&D Nr Coffeeville, Al
1 day ago · USGS 02469761 |
4,330 cfs | 33.34 ft | · | 74°F | · | Middle Tombigbee-Chickasaw |
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Coosa River At Childersburg Al, Al
1 day ago · USGS 02407000 |
3,050 cfs | 13.66 ft | · | 74°F | 394 ft | Lower Coosa |
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Tombigbee R At Demopolis L&D Near Coatopa, Al
1 day ago · USGS 02467000 |
2,980 cfs | 73.82 ft | · | 75°F | · | Middle Tombigbee-Chickasaw |
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Mulberry Fork At Cordova Al, Al
1 day ago · USGS 02453500 |
2,350 cfs | 10.90 ft | 65°F | 75°F | 288 ft | Mulberry |
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Tallapoosa River Near Mont.-Mont. Water Works, Al
1 day ago · USGS 02419890 |
1,390 cfs | 3.66 ft | 67°F | 76°F | 143 ft | Lower Tallapoosa |
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Black Warrior River At Northport Al, Al
1 day ago · USGS 02465000 |
1,350 cfs | 123.64 ft | · | 77°F | 123 ft | Lower Black Warrior |
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Black Warrior River At Selden L & D Near Eutaw, Al
1 day ago · USGS 02466030 |
697 cfs | 96.16 ft | · | 76°F | · | Lower Black Warrior |
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Tombigbee River At Bevill L&D Nr Pickensville, Al
1 day ago · USGS 02444160 |
569 cfs | 136.27 ft | · | 76°F | · | Middle Tombigbee-Lubbub |
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Tombigbee R At Gainesville L&D Nr Gainesville Al, Al
1 day ago · USGS 02447025 |
527 cfs | 109.34 ft | · | 75°F | · | Middle Tombigbee-Lubbub |
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Conecuh River At River Falls, Al
4 days ago · USGS 02372430 |
514 cfs | 1.96 ft | · | 74°F | 166 ft | Upper Conecuh |
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Tallapoosa River At Wadley Al, Al
1 day ago · USGS 02414500 |
374 cfs | 2.87 ft | 47°F | 73°F | 651 ft | Middle Tallapoosa |
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Tallapoosa River Nr New Site, Al
1 day ago · USGS 02414715 |
303 cfs | 2.23 ft | 45°F | 74°F | 572 ft | Middle Tallapoosa |
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Conecuh River At State Hwy 41 Near Brewton, Al
1 day ago · USGS 02374250 |
286 cfs | 8.29 ft | · | 74°F | 74 ft | Lower Conecuh |
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Perdido River At Barrineau Park, Al
1 day ago · USGS 02376500 |
283 cfs | 1.55 ft | · | 75°F | 40 ft | Perdido |
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Cahaba River Near Marion Junction Al, Al
1 day ago · USGS 02425000 |
259 cfs | 1.62 ft | · | 75°F | 128 ft | Cahaba |
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Choctawhatchee River Near Bellwood Al, Al
1 day ago · USGS 02361500 |
232 cfs | 3.82 ft | · | 75°F | 115 ft | Upper Choctawhatchee |
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Big Escambia Creek At Flomaton Al, Al
1 day ago · USGS 02375000 |
221 cfs | 7.09 ft | · | 74°F | 85 ft | Escambia |
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Choccolocco Creek At Jackson Shoal Nr Lincoln Al, Al
1 day ago · USGS 02404400 |
202 cfs | 17.78 ft | · | 74°F | 478 ft | Middle Coosa |
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Cahaba River At Centreville Al, Al
1 day ago · USGS 02424000 |
183 cfs | · | · | 75°F | 218 ft | Cahaba |
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Styx River Near Elsanor, Al
1 day ago · USGS 02377570 |
182 cfs | 1.87 ft | · | 75°F | 22 ft | Perdido |
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Flint River At Brownsboro, Al
1 day ago · USGS 03575100 |
147 cfs | 7.32 ft | · | 75°F | 677 ft | Wheeler Lake |
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Locust Fork At Sayre, Al
1 day ago · USGS 02456500 |
145 cfs | 2.77 ft | · | 75°F | 325 ft | Locust |
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Murder Creek At State Hwy 41 At Brewton, Al
1 day ago · USGS 02374700 |
126 cfs | 9.85 ft | · | 74°F | 77 ft | Lower Conecuh |
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Pea River Near Samson Al, Al
1 day ago · USGS 02364500 |
125 cfs | 4.95 ft | · | 74°F | 153 ft | Pea |
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Sucarnoochee River At Livingston Al, Al
1 day ago · USGS 02467500 |
123 cfs | 1.06 ft | · | 75°F | 115 ft | Sucarnoochee |
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Chattooga River Above Gaylesville Al, Al
1 day ago · USGS 02398300 |
120 cfs | 3.83 ft | · | 75°F | 592 ft | Upper Coosa |
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Mulberry Fork Near Arkadelphia, Al
1 day ago · USGS 02450180 |
104 cfs | 1.01 ft | · | 75°F | 324 ft | Mulberry |
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Big Escambia Cr At Sardine Br Nr Stanley Crossroad, Al
1 day ago · USGS 02374950 |
89 cfs | · | · | 74°F | 126 ft | Escambia |
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Hillabee Creek Near Hackneyville Al, Al
1 day ago · USGS 02415000 |
86 cfs | 5.42 ft | · | 73°F | 579 ft | Middle Tallapoosa |
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Mulberry Fork Near Garden City, Al
1 day ago · USGS 02450000 |
80 cfs | 3.23 ft | · | 74°F | 407 ft | Mulberry |
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Talladega Creek At Alpine Al, Al
1 day ago · USGS 02406500 |
78 cfs | 3.50 ft | · | 74°F | 459 ft | Middle Coosa |
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Choctawhatchee River Near Newton, Al
1 day ago · USGS 02361000 |
77 cfs | 2.97 ft | · | 75°F | 176 ft | Upper Choctawhatchee |
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Cahaba River Near West Blocton Al, Al
1 day ago · USGS 02423647 |
75 cfs | 1.95 ft | 89°F | 76°F | 264 ft | Cahaba |
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Little Cahaba River At Cah Bea Rd Nr Cahaba Hts Al, Al
1 day ago · USGS 02423414 |
73 cfs | 1.33 ft | · | 76°F | 505 ft | Cahaba |
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Valley Creek Near Oak Grove Al, Al
1 day ago · USGS 02462000 |
73 cfs | 3.03 ft | · | 76°F | 322 ft | Upper Black Warrior |
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Bear Creek Near Red Bay, Al
1 day ago · USGS 03592000 |
72 cfs | 4.33 ft | 96°F | 74°F | 533 ft | Bear |
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Locust Fork Near Cleveland, Al
1 day ago · USGS 02455000 |
72 cfs | 1.36 ft | · | 74°F | 558 ft | Locust |
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Sipsey River Nr Elrod, Al
1 day ago · USGS 02446500 |
70 cfs | 5.05 ft | · | 76°F | 257 ft | Sipsey |
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Terrapin Creek At Ellisville Al, Al
1 day ago · USGS 02400100 |
68 cfs | 7.00 ft | 80°F | 75°F | 547 ft | Upper Coosa |
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Noxubee River Nr Geiger, Al
1 day ago · USGS 02448500 |
67 cfs | 8.68 ft | · | 75°F | 141 ft | Noxubee |
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Buttahatchee River Below Hamilton Al, Al
1 day ago · USGS 02438000 |
67 cfs | 1.30 ft | · | 75°F | 394 ft | Buttahatchee |
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Conecuh River Bel Pt A Dam Nr River Falls, Al
1 day ago · USGS 02372422 |
65 cfs | 7.21 ft | · | 74°F | 154 ft | Upper Conecuh |
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Village Creek Near Docena, Al
1 day ago · USGS 02458600 |
63 cfs | 1.24 ft | 80°F | 76°F | 514 ft | Locust |
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Murder Creek Near Evergreen Al, Al
1 day ago · USGS 02374500 |
62 cfs | 2.77 ft | · | 74°F | 187 ft | Lower Conecuh |
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Fish River Near Silver Hill Al, Al
1 day ago · USGS 02378500 |
61 cfs | · | · | 74°F | 27 ft | Mobile Bay |
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Chickasaw Creek Near Kushla Al, Al
1 day ago · USGS 02471001 |
57 cfs | 3.26 ft | · | 76°F | 18 ft | Mobile - Tensaw |
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Hatchet Creek Below Rockford Al, Al
1 day ago · USGS 02408540 |
55 cfs | 1.83 ft | · | 74°F | 426 ft | Lower Coosa |
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Tallapoosa River Near Heflin, Al
1 day ago · USGS 02412000 |
47 cfs | 2.13 ft | 45°F | 73°F | 837 ft | Upper Tallapoosa |
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Choccolocco Creek Near Boiling Spring, Al
1 day ago · USGS 02403310 |
46 cfs | 3.25 ft | · | 73°F | 614 ft | Middle Coosa |
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Blackwater River Near Bradley Al, Al
1 day ago · USGS 02369800 |
45 cfs | · | · | 74°F | 141 ft | Blackwater |
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Big Wills Creek Near Reece City, Al
1 day ago · USGS 02401000 |
44 cfs | 1.70 ft | · | 74°F | 616 ft | Middle Coosa |
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Patsaliga Creek Near Brantley Al, Al
1 day ago · USGS 02372250 |
42 cfs | 2.84 ft | · | 74°F | 269 ft | Patsaliga |
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Uphapee Creek Near Tuskegee Al, Al
1 day ago · USGS 02419000 |
41 cfs | · | · | 74°F | 256 ft | Lower Tallapoosa |
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Big Canoe Creek At Ashville Al, Al
1 day ago · USGS 02401390 |
40 cfs | 1.45 ft | · | 75°F | 533 ft | Middle Coosa |
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Cypress Creek Near Florence Al, Al
1 day ago · USGS 03590000 |
39 cfs | 1.57 ft | · | 75°F | 453 ft | Pickwick Lake |
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Village Creek Near Pratt City, Al
1 day ago · USGS 02458502 |
39 cfs | 1.20 ft | 78°F | 77°F | 536 ft | Locust |
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Magnolia River At Us 98 Near Foley, Al
1 day ago · USGS 02378300 |
37 cfs | 3.11 ft | · | 75°F | 22 ft | Mobile Bay |
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Cahaba River Near Helena Al, Al
1 day ago · USGS 02423555 |
36 cfs | 1.28 ft | 88°F | 76°F | 401 ft | Cahaba |
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Clear C At New Hope Church Nr Poplar Springs, Al
1 day ago · USGS 02450825 |
34 cfs | 1.45 ft | · | 74°F | 601 ft | Sipsey Fork |
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Conecuh River At Brantley Al, Al
1 day ago · USGS 02371500 |
34 cfs | · | · | 74°F | 275 ft | Upper Conecuh |
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Blackwater Creek Near Manchester Al, Al
1 day ago · USGS 02453000 |
34 cfs | 2.35 ft | · | 75°F | 409 ft | Mulberry |
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Little Tallapoosa River Near Newell Al, Al
1 day ago · USGS 02413300 |
33 cfs | 1.56 ft | 48°F | 72°F | 859 ft | Upper Tallapoosa |
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Mulberry Creek At Jones Al, Al
1 day ago · USGS 02422500 |
32 cfs | · | · | 75°F | 219 ft | Upper Alabama |
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Pea River Near Ariton Al, Al
1 day ago · USGS 02363000 |
32 cfs | 1.78 ft | · | 74°F | 289 ft | Pea |
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Village Creek At Avenue W At Ensley, Al
1 day ago · USGS 02458450 |
31 cfs | 2.06 ft | 80°F | 77°F | 512 ft | Locust |
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Cahaba River Near Mountain Brook Al, Al
1 day ago · USGS 02423380 |
31 cfs | · | 91°F | 75°F | 473 ft | Cahaba |
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Valley Creek Near Bessemer, Al
1 day ago · USGS 02461500 |
30 cfs | 5.45 ft | · | 76°F | 459 ft | Upper Black Warrior |
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Fowl River At Half-Mile Rd Near Laurendine, Al
1 day ago · USGS 02471078 |
23 cfs | 1.64 ft | · | 74°F | 23 ft | Mobile Bay |
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Burnt Corn Creek At State Hwy 41 Near Brewton, Al
1 day ago · USGS 02374745 |
22 cfs | 2.64 ft | · | 74°F | 83 ft | Lower Conecuh |
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Limestone Creek Near Athens Al, Al
1 day ago · USGS 03576250 |
19 cfs | 1.46 ft | · | 75°F | 627 ft | Wheeler Lake |
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Fivemile Creek Near Republic, Al
1 day ago · USGS 02457595 |
19 cfs | 1.14 ft | 81°F | 76°F | 459 ft | Locust |
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Big Creek At County Rd 63 Near Wilmer, Al
1 day ago · USGS 02479945 |
18 cfs | 1.64 ft | · | 74°F | 140 ft | Escatawpa |
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Sepulga River Near Mckenzie Al, Al
1 day ago · USGS 02373000 |
17 cfs | 2.61 ft | · | 74°F | 191 ft | Sepulga |
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Paint Rock River Near Woodville Al, Al
1 day ago · USGS 03574500 |
16 cfs | 1.90 ft | · | 75°F | 625 ft | Wheeler Lake |
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Sougahatchee Creek At Co Rd 188 Nr Loachapoka, Al
1 day ago · USGS 02418230 |
15 cfs | 1.33 ft | · | 74°F | 543 ft | Lower Tallapoosa |
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Cahaba River Near Hoover, Al
1 day ago · USGS 02423496 |
15 cfs | 2.54 ft | 84°F | 76°F | 466 ft | Cahaba |
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Cahaba River Near Acton Al, Al
1 day ago · USGS 02423500 |
15 cfs | 1.60 ft | · | 76°F | 393 ft | Cahaba |
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Cahaba River Near Cahaba Heights Al, Al
1 day ago · USGS 02423425 |
14 cfs | 1.44 ft | · | 76°F | 423 ft | Cahaba |
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Town Creek Near Geraldine Al, Al
1 day ago · USGS 03572900 |
13 cfs | · | · | 74°F | 1,016 ft | Guntersville Lake |
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Hamilton Creek At Snow Road Near Semmes, Al
1 day ago · USGS 02480002 |
13 cfs | 3.23 ft | · | 74°F | 118 ft | Escatawpa |
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Kelly Creek Near Vincent Al, Al
1 day ago · USGS 02405500 |
13 cfs | 1.26 ft | 81°F | 74°F | 425 ft | Middle Coosa |
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Little Cahaba River Nr Jefferson Park, Al
1 day ago · USGS 02423400 |
12 cfs | · | · | 75°F | 596 ft | Cahaba |
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Crooked Creek Near Fairview, Al
1 day ago · USGS 02479980 |
12 cfs | · | · | 74°F | 115 ft | Escatawpa |
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Satilpa Creek Near Coffeeville Al, Al
1 day ago · USGS 02469800 |
12 cfs | 2.87 ft | · | 75°F | 60 ft | Lower Tambigbee |
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Shades Creek Near Greenwood Al, Al
1 day ago · USGS 02423630 |
12 cfs | 1.68 ft | · | 76°F | 499 ft | Cahaba |
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Turkey Creek At Sewage Plant Near Pinson Al, Al
1 day ago · USGS 02455980 |
11 cfs | 4.12 ft | 75°F | 76°F | 595 ft | Locust |
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Little River Near Blue Pond Al, Al
1 day ago · USGS 02399200 |
9 cfs | 1.47 ft | · | 75°F | 624 ft | Upper Coosa |
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Elliotts Creek At Moundville Al, Al
1 day ago · USGS 02465493 |
9 cfs | 1.62 ft | · | 76°F | 164 ft | Lower Black Warrior |
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Valley Creek At Center St At Birmingham, Al
1 day ago · USGS 02461130 |
8 cfs | 1.54 ft | 79°F | 77°F | 559 ft | Upper Black Warrior |
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Sipsey Fork Near Grayson Al, Al
1 day ago · USGS 02450250 |
8 cfs | 2.67 ft | 78°F | 74°F | 557 ft | Sipsey Fork |
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Cribbs Mill Creek At Ww Plant At Tuscaloosa, Al
1 day ago · USGS 02465292 |
8 cfs | · | · | 77°F | 153 ft | Lower Black Warrior |
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Little Cahaba River Below Leeds, Al
1 day ago · USGS 02423397 |
7 cfs | 1.05 ft | 75°F | 75°F | 616 ft | Cahaba |
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Blackburn Fork Little Warrior R Nr Holly Springs, Al
1 day ago · USGS 02455185 |
7 cfs | 1.21 ft | · | 74°F | 884 ft | Locust |
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Big Wills Creek At State Hwy 35 Nr Fort Payne, Al
1 day ago · USGS 02400680 |
7 cfs | 3.79 ft | · | 73°F | 809 ft | Middle Coosa |
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Chewacla Creek At Chewacla State Park Nr Auburn, Al
1 day ago · USGS 02418760 |
7 cfs | 1.66 ft | · | 75°F | 464 ft | Lower Tallapoosa |
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Cahaba Valley Creek At Cross Cr Rd At Pelham, Al
1 day ago · USGS 0242354750 |
7 cfs | 2.10 ft | · | 76°F | 451 ft | Cahaba |
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Uchee Creek Near Fort Mitchell, Al
1 day ago · USGS 02342500 |
7 cfs | · | · | 74°F | 219 ft | Middle Chattahoochee-Walter F. George Reservoi |
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Big Nance Creek At Courtland Al, Al
1 day ago · USGS 03586500 |
6 cfs | 1.17 ft | · | 74°F | 584 ft | Pickwick Lake |
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Pine Barren Creek Near Snow Hill, Al
1 day ago · USGS 02427250 |
5 cfs | 1.81 ft | · | 75°F | 154 ft | Middle Alabama |
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Hester Creek At Buddy Williamson Rd Nr Plevna, Al
1 day ago · USGS 0357479650 |
4 cfs | 1.60 ft | · | 74°F | 776 ft | Wheeler Lake |
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Blue Springs Creek Near Blountsville, Al
1 day ago · USGS 02449882 |
3 cfs | 1.94 ft | · | 74°F | 662 ft | Mulberry |
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Village Creek At 86th St North At Roebuck, Al
1 day ago · USGS 02458148 |
2 cfs | 1.08 ft | 68°F | 76°F | 653 ft | Locust |
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North River Near Samantha Al, Al
1 day ago · USGS 02464000 |
2 cfs | 1.72 ft | · | 75°F | 291 ft | Upper Black Warrior |
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Flint Creek Near Falkville Al, Al
1 day ago · USGS 03576500 |
2 cfs | 2.36 ft | · | 75°F | 596 ft | Wheeler Lake |
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Catoma Creek Near Montgomery Al, Al
1 day ago · USGS 02421000 |
1 cfs | 1.42 ft | · | 76°F | 161 ft | Upper Alabama |
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Bassett Creek At Us Highway 43 Nr Thomasville, Al
1 day ago · USGS 02470072 |
1 cfs | 2.83 ft | · | 74°F | 298 ft | Lower Tambigbee |
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Cahaba River At Trussville, Al
1 day ago · USGS 02423130 |
0 cfs | 1.47 ft | 80°F | 74°F | 679 ft | Cahaba |
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About Alabama streamflow
What are river levels like in Alabama right now?
As of September 4, 2026, Alabama rivers are running at 92% of normal across 109 USGS streamgauges, and the Alabama River Near Montgomery is reporting the highest discharge at 15,300 cfs. The full sortable gauge table is below.
Which Alabama river is running highest right now?
As of September 4, 2026, the highest discharge in Alabama is 15,300 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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