Alabama River Levels & Streamflow
As of Oct 23, 2026, Alabama rivers are running at 65% of normal across 109 USGS gauges — the highest is 8,270 cfs on the Alabama River At Claiborne L&D Near Monroeville. Live discharge, gauge height, and percent-of-normal for every USGS streamgauge in Alabama.
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Alabama river conditions today
Where rivers are running versus normal, what’s spiking and what’s coming — refreshed daily from USGS and NOAA.
Streamflow levels across Alabama are currently 65% of normal, with the Alabama River At Claiborne L&D Near Monroeville reporting the highest discharge in the state at 8,270 cfs and a gauge stage of 35.02 ft.
Meanwhile, the Black Warrior River At Selden L & D Near Eutaw is seeing a spike today — up 1026% 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.
Active weather warnings for Alabama
Residents in Mobile and Baldwin Coastal Counties in Alabama are urged to exercise extreme caution near coastal waters through Monday evening, October 26 at 7:00 PM CDT. The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a Rip Current Statement, warning of dangerous rip currents expected through the weekend and into early next week. These powerful currents can sweep even experienced swimmers away from shore into deeper water, posing a serious threat to beachgoers and water enthusiasts. Visitors and residents in coastal communities should avoid entering the water during this period or stay close to shore and exercise heightened vigilance if swimming is necessary. Check with local beach authorities for real-time conditions and heed all posted warnings.
How Alabama’s rivers compare to normal
Every gauge placed by its own percent of normal, and three years of the statewide trend.
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 Oct 2023. The dotted line is normal.
799 daily readings from 108 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 flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | Gage height | Water temp | Air temp | Elevation | Watershed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Alabama River At Claiborne L&D Near Monroeville, Al
12 hours ago · USGS 02428400 |
8,390 cfs | 35.05 ft | · | 46°F | · | Lower Alabama |
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Tombigbee R At Coffeeville L&D Nr Coffeeville, Al
8 hours ago · USGS 02469761 |
2,390 cfs | 33.14 ft | · | 45°F | · | Middle Tombigbee-Chickasaw |
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Black Warrior River At Selden L & D Near Eutaw, Al
8 hours ago · USGS 02466030 |
2,000 cfs | 95.44 ft | · | 48°F | · | Lower Black Warrior |
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Tombigbee R At Demopolis L&D Near Coatopa, Al
9 hours ago · USGS 02467000 |
1,880 cfs | 73.62 ft | · | 47°F | · | Middle Tombigbee-Chickasaw |
|
Tallapoosa River At Wadley Al, Al
9 hours ago · USGS 02414500 |
1,760 cfs | 4.68 ft | 47°F | 44°F | 651 ft | Middle Tallapoosa |
|
Alabama River Near Montgomery, Al
8 hours ago · USGS 02420000 |
1,700 cfs | 27.51 ft | · | 49°F | 129 ft | Upper Alabama |
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Tallapoosa River Near Mont.-Mont. Water Works, Al
9 hours ago · USGS 02419890 |
1,490 cfs | 3.82 ft | 67°F | 48°F | 143 ft | Lower Tallapoosa |
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Coosa River At Childersburg Al, Al
6 days ago · USGS 02407000 |
1,180 cfs | 14.14 ft | · | 45°F | 394 ft | Lower Coosa |
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Conecuh River At State Hwy 41 Near Brewton, Al
8 hours ago · USGS 02374250 |
775 cfs | 9.45 ft | · | 47°F | 74 ft | Lower Conecuh |
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Black Warrior River At Northport Al, Al
8 hours ago · USGS 02465000 |
676 cfs | 123.42 ft | · | 49°F | 123 ft | Lower Black Warrior |
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Choctawhatchee River Near Bellwood Al, Al
8 hours ago · USGS 02361500 |
585 cfs | 5.24 ft | · | 50°F | 115 ft | Upper Choctawhatchee |
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Conecuh River Bel Pt A Dam Nr River Falls, Al
8 hours ago · USGS 02372422 |
572 cfs | 8.01 ft | · | 46°F | 154 ft | Upper Conecuh |
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Pea River Near Samson Al, Al
8 hours ago · USGS 02364500 |
555 cfs | 7.06 ft | · | 50°F | 153 ft | Pea |
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Conecuh River At River Falls, Al
8 hours ago · USGS 02372430 |
489 cfs | 3.52 ft | · | 47°F | 166 ft | Upper Conecuh |
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Tallapoosa River Nr New Site, Al
8 hours ago · USGS 02414715 |
469 cfs | 2.48 ft | 45°F | 45°F | 572 ft | Middle Tallapoosa |
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Tombigbee River At Bevill L&D Nr Pickensville, Al
9 hours ago · USGS 02444160 |
434 cfs | 136.09 ft | · | 47°F | · | Middle Tombigbee-Lubbub |
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Tombigbee R At Gainesville L&D Nr Gainesville Al, Al
8 hours ago · USGS 02447025 |
419 cfs | 109.22 ft | · | 48°F | · | Middle Tombigbee-Lubbub |
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Cahaba River Near Marion Junction Al, Al
9 hours ago · USGS 02425000 |
318 cfs | 1.79 ft | · | 47°F | 128 ft | Cahaba |
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Perdido River At Barrineau Park, Al
9 hours ago · USGS 02376500 |
283 cfs | 1.55 ft | · | 51°F | 40 ft | Perdido |
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Big Escambia Creek At Flomaton Al, Al
9 hours ago · USGS 02375000 |
213 cfs | 7.06 ft | · | 48°F | 85 ft | Escambia |
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Choctawhatchee River Near Newton, Al
8 hours ago · USGS 02361000 |
202 cfs | 3.78 ft | · | 50°F | 176 ft | Upper Choctawhatchee |
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Cahaba River At Centreville Al, Al
9 hours ago · USGS 02424000 |
201 cfs | · | · | 48°F | 218 ft | Cahaba |
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Mulberry Fork At Cordova Al, Al
9 hours ago · USGS 02453500 |
168 cfs | 10.82 ft | 66°F | 45°F | 288 ft | Mulberry |
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Styx River Near Elsanor, Al
9 hours ago · USGS 02377570 |
158 cfs | 1.74 ft | · | 51°F | 22 ft | Perdido |
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Choccolocco Creek At Jackson Shoal Nr Lincoln Al, Al
8 hours ago · USGS 02404400 |
147 cfs | 17.52 ft | · | 44°F | 478 ft | Middle Coosa |
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Pea River Near Ariton Al, Al
9 hours ago · USGS 02363000 |
146 cfs | 2.39 ft | · | 48°F | 289 ft | Pea |
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Murder Creek At State Hwy 41 At Brewton, Al
8 hours ago · USGS 02374700 |
145 cfs | 9.93 ft | · | 47°F | 77 ft | Lower Conecuh |
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Conecuh River At Brantley Al, Al
9 hours ago · USGS 02371500 |
136 cfs | 1.81 ft | · | 46°F | 275 ft | Upper Conecuh |
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Flint River At Brownsboro, Al
8 hours ago · USGS 03575100 |
115 cfs | 7.22 ft | · | 45°F | 677 ft | Wheeler Lake |
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Cahaba River Near West Blocton Al, Al
9 hours ago · USGS 02423647 |
111 cfs | 2.04 ft | 78°F | 48°F | 264 ft | Cahaba |
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Chattooga River Above Gaylesville Al, Al
8 hours ago · USGS 02398300 |
106 cfs | 3.75 ft | · | 46°F | 592 ft | Upper Coosa |
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Valley Creek Near Oak Grove Al, Al
8 hours ago · USGS 02462000 |
106 cfs | 3.10 ft | · | 46°F | 322 ft | Upper Black Warrior |
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Big Escambia Cr At Sardine Br Nr Stanley Crossroad, Al
8 hours ago · USGS 02374950 |
90 cfs | · | · | 48°F | 126 ft | Escambia |
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Sucarnoochee River At Livingston Al, Al
9 hours ago · USGS 02467500 |
85 cfs | · | · | 46°F | 115 ft | Sucarnoochee |
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Murder Creek Near Evergreen Al, Al
8 hours ago · USGS 02374500 |
82 cfs | 3.05 ft | · | 46°F | 187 ft | Lower Conecuh |
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Bear Creek Near Red Bay, Al
8 hours ago · USGS 03592000 |
75 cfs | 4.35 ft | 96°F | 47°F | 533 ft | Bear |
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Hillabee Creek Near Hackneyville Al, Al
9 hours ago · USGS 02415000 |
73 cfs | 5.34 ft | · | 45°F | 579 ft | Middle Tallapoosa |
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Little Cahaba River At Cah Bea Rd Nr Cahaba Hts Al, Al
9 hours ago · USGS 02423414 |
73 cfs | 1.33 ft | · | 48°F | 505 ft | Cahaba |
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Terrapin Creek At Ellisville Al, Al
9 hours ago · USGS 02400100 |
72 cfs | 7.02 ft | 60°F | 44°F | 547 ft | Upper Coosa |
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Locust Fork At Sayre, Al
9 hours ago · USGS 02456500 |
72 cfs | 2.48 ft | · | 45°F | 325 ft | Locust |
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Cahaba River Near Helena Al, Al
8 hours ago · USGS 02423555 |
71 cfs | 1.41 ft | 75°F | 48°F | 401 ft | Cahaba |
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Patsaliga Creek Near Brantley Al, Al
9 hours ago · USGS 02372250 |
65 cfs | 3.26 ft | · | 46°F | 269 ft | Patsaliga |
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Talladega Creek At Alpine Al, Al
8 hours ago · USGS 02406500 |
64 cfs | 3.29 ft | · | 45°F | 459 ft | Middle Coosa |
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Hatchet Creek Below Rockford Al, Al
8 hours ago · USGS 02408540 |
64 cfs | 1.83 ft | · | 47°F | 426 ft | Lower Coosa |
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Village Creek Near Docena, Al
8 hours ago · USGS 02458600 |
58 cfs | 1.23 ft | 66°F | 47°F | 514 ft | Locust |
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Sipsey River Nr Elrod, Al
9 hours ago · USGS 02446500 |
55 cfs | 4.77 ft | · | 48°F | 257 ft | Sipsey |
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Fish River Near Silver Hill Al, Al
8 hours ago · USGS 02378500 |
54 cfs | · | · | 50°F | 27 ft | Mobile Bay |
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Mulberry Fork Near Arkadelphia, Al
9 hours ago · USGS 02450180 |
51 cfs | · | · | 45°F | 324 ft | Mulberry |
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Little Tallapoosa River Near Newell Al, Al
8 hours ago · USGS 02413300 |
49 cfs | 1.60 ft | 48°F | 43°F | 859 ft | Upper Tallapoosa |
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Uphapee Creek Near Tuskegee Al, Al
8 hours ago · USGS 02419000 |
48 cfs | · | · | 48°F | 256 ft | Lower Tallapoosa |
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Buttahatchee River Below Hamilton Al, Al
8 hours ago · USGS 02438000 |
46 cfs | 1.25 ft | · | 46°F | 394 ft | Buttahatchee |
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Noxubee River Nr Geiger, Al
8 hours ago · USGS 02448500 |
45 cfs | 8.47 ft | · | 47°F | 141 ft | Noxubee |
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Turkey Creek At Sewage Plant Near Pinson Al, Al
8 hours ago · USGS 02455980 |
45 cfs | 4.98 ft | 59°F | 47°F | 595 ft | Locust |
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Tallapoosa River Near Heflin, Al
8 hours ago · USGS 02412000 |
44 cfs | 2.15 ft | 45°F | 43°F | 837 ft | Upper Tallapoosa |
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Chickasaw Creek Near Kushla Al, Al
8 hours ago · USGS 02471001 |
44 cfs | 3.03 ft | · | 51°F | 18 ft | Mobile - Tensaw |
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Mulberry Creek At Jones Al, Al
8 hours ago · USGS 02422500 |
42 cfs | · | · | 48°F | 219 ft | Upper Alabama |
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Blackwater River Near Bradley Al, Al
9 hours ago · USGS 02369800 |
42 cfs | · | · | 48°F | 141 ft | Blackwater |
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Village Creek Near Pratt City, Al
9 hours ago · USGS 02458502 |
39 cfs | 1.20 ft | 63°F | 48°F | 536 ft | Locust |
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Mulberry Fork Near Garden City, Al
9 hours ago · USGS 02450000 |
37 cfs | 2.96 ft | · | 45°F | 407 ft | Mulberry |
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Valley Creek Near Bessemer, Al
9 hours ago · USGS 02461500 |
37 cfs | 5.50 ft | · | 48°F | 459 ft | Upper Black Warrior |
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Burnt Corn Creek At State Hwy 41 Near Brewton, Al
8 hours ago · USGS 02374745 |
35 cfs | 2.84 ft | · | 46°F | 83 ft | Lower Conecuh |
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Big Canoe Creek At Ashville Al, Al
8 hours ago · USGS 02401390 |
35 cfs | 1.37 ft | · | 46°F | 533 ft | Middle Coosa |
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Village Creek At Avenue W At Ensley, Al
9 hours ago · USGS 02458450 |
35 cfs | 2.09 ft | 64°F | 48°F | 512 ft | Locust |
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Big Wills Creek Near Reece City, Al
8 hours ago · USGS 02401000 |
34 cfs | 1.60 ft | · | 45°F | 616 ft | Middle Coosa |
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Sepulga River Near Mckenzie Al, Al
8 hours ago · USGS 02373000 |
30 cfs | 2.81 ft | · | 45°F | 191 ft | Sepulga |
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Cypress Creek Near Florence Al, Al
9 hours ago · USGS 03590000 |
30 cfs | 1.53 ft | · | 46°F | 453 ft | Pickwick Lake |
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Shades Creek Near Greenwood Al, Al
8 hours ago · USGS 02423630 |
28 cfs | 1.96 ft | · | 48°F | 499 ft | Cahaba |
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Locust Fork Near Cleveland, Al
9 hours ago · USGS 02455000 |
27 cfs | 1.17 ft | · | 46°F | 558 ft | Locust |
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Cahaba River Near Mountain Brook Al, Al
9 hours ago · USGS 02423380 |
26 cfs | · | 59°F | 48°F | 473 ft | Cahaba |
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Choccolocco Creek Near Boiling Spring, Al
8 hours ago · USGS 02403310 |
25 cfs | 3.11 ft | · | 45°F | 614 ft | Middle Coosa |
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Limestone Creek Near Athens Al, Al
8 hours ago · USGS 03576250 |
24 cfs | 1.37 ft | · | 45°F | 627 ft | Wheeler Lake |
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Cahaba River Near Acton Al, Al
9 hours ago · USGS 02423500 |
23 cfs | 1.74 ft | · | 49°F | 393 ft | Cahaba |
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Clear C At New Hope Church Nr Poplar Springs, Al
8 hours ago · USGS 02450825 |
22 cfs | 1.40 ft | · | 45°F | 601 ft | Sipsey Fork |
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Magnolia River At Us 98 Near Foley, Al
8 hours ago · USGS 02378300 |
22 cfs | 2.52 ft | · | 52°F | 22 ft | Mobile Bay |
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Uchee Creek Near Fort Mitchell, Al
9 hours ago · USGS 02342500 |
17 cfs | · | · | 47°F | 219 ft | Middle Chattahoochee-Walter F. George Reservoi |
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Blackwater Creek Near Manchester Al, Al
9 hours ago · USGS 02453000 |
17 cfs | 2.13 ft | · | 46°F | 409 ft | Mulberry |
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Paint Rock River Near Woodville Al, Al
8 hours ago · USGS 03574500 |
16 cfs | 1.73 ft | · | 47°F | 625 ft | Wheeler Lake |
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Sougahatchee Creek At Co Rd 188 Nr Loachapoka, Al
9 hours ago · USGS 02418230 |
16 cfs | 1.34 ft | · | 48°F | 543 ft | Lower Tallapoosa |
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Hamilton Creek At Snow Road Near Semmes, Al
8 hours ago · USGS 02480002 |
16 cfs | 3.43 ft | · | 51°F | 118 ft | Escatawpa |
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Cahaba River Near Hoover, Al
9 hours ago · USGS 02423496 |
15 cfs | 2.54 ft | 61°F | 48°F | 466 ft | Cahaba |
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Fivemile Creek Near Republic, Al
9 hours ago · USGS 02457595 |
15 cfs | 1.08 ft | 59°F | 46°F | 459 ft | Locust |
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Fowl River At Half-Mile Rd Near Laurendine, Al
9 hours ago · USGS 02471078 |
15 cfs | 1.52 ft | · | 53°F | 23 ft | Mobile Bay |
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Cahaba Valley Creek At Cross Cr Rd At Pelham, Al
9 hours ago · USGS 0242354750 |
13 cfs | 2.30 ft | · | 49°F | 451 ft | Cahaba |
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Town Creek Near Geraldine Al, Al
8 hours ago · USGS 03572900 |
12 cfs | 1.45 ft | · | 47°F | 1,016 ft | Guntersville Lake |
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Crooked Creek Near Fairview, Al
8 hours ago · USGS 02479980 |
11 cfs | · | · | 51°F | 115 ft | Escatawpa |
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Big Creek At County Rd 63 Near Wilmer, Al
9 hours ago · USGS 02479945 |
11 cfs | 1.49 ft | · | 51°F | 140 ft | Escatawpa |
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Bassett Creek At Us Highway 43 Nr Thomasville, Al
8 hours ago · USGS 02470072 |
11 cfs | 3.78 ft | · | 46°F | 298 ft | Lower Tambigbee |
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Elliotts Creek At Moundville Al, Al
8 hours ago · USGS 02465493 |
10 cfs | 1.68 ft | · | 48°F | 164 ft | Lower Black Warrior |
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Chewacla Creek At Chewacla State Park Nr Auburn, Al
8 hours ago · USGS 02418760 |
10 cfs | 1.75 ft | · | 50°F | 464 ft | Lower Tallapoosa |
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Pine Barren Creek Near Snow Hill, Al
8 hours ago · USGS 02427250 |
10 cfs | 1.97 ft | · | 44°F | 154 ft | Middle Alabama |
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Little Cahaba River Nr Jefferson Park, Al
8 hours ago · USGS 02423400 |
9 cfs | · | · | 47°F | 596 ft | Cahaba |
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Little River Near Blue Pond Al, Al
9 hours ago · USGS 02399200 |
8 cfs | 1.44 ft | · | 48°F | 624 ft | Upper Coosa |
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Valley Creek At Center St At Birmingham, Al
8 hours ago · USGS 02461130 |
8 cfs | 1.53 ft | 67°F | 48°F | 559 ft | Upper Black Warrior |
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Kelly Creek Near Vincent Al, Al
8 hours ago · USGS 02405500 |
8 cfs | 1.12 ft | 60°F | 46°F | 425 ft | Middle Coosa |
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Cribbs Mill Creek At Ww Plant At Tuscaloosa, Al
8 hours ago · USGS 02465292 |
7 cfs | · | · | 49°F | 153 ft | Lower Black Warrior |
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Big Wills Creek At State Hwy 35 Nr Fort Payne, Al
8 hours ago · USGS 02400680 |
6 cfs | 3.77 ft | · | 47°F | 809 ft | Middle Coosa |
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Satilpa Creek Near Coffeeville Al, Al
9 hours ago · USGS 02469800 |
6 cfs | 2.64 ft | · | 46°F | 60 ft | Lower Tambigbee |
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Blackburn Fork Little Warrior R Nr Holly Springs, Al
9 hours ago · USGS 02455185 |
6 cfs | 1.86 ft | · | 49°F | 884 ft | Locust |
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Village Creek At 86th St North At Roebuck, Al
9 hours ago · USGS 02458148 |
6 cfs | 1.27 ft | 63°F | 48°F | 653 ft | Locust |
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Little Cahaba River Below Leeds, Al
9 hours ago · USGS 02423397 |
5 cfs | · | 60°F | 46°F | 616 ft | Cahaba |
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Hester Creek At Buddy Williamson Rd Nr Plevna, Al
9 hours ago · USGS 0357479650 |
5 cfs | 1.63 ft | · | 45°F | 776 ft | Wheeler Lake |
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Sipsey Fork Near Grayson Al, Al
9 hours ago · USGS 02450250 |
4 cfs | 2.69 ft | 55°F | 45°F | 557 ft | Sipsey Fork |
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Cahaba River Near Cahaba Heights Al, Al
8 hours ago · USGS 02423425 |
3 cfs | 1.41 ft | · | 48°F | 423 ft | Cahaba |
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Flint Creek Near Falkville Al, Al
8 hours ago · USGS 03576500 |
2 cfs | 2.29 ft | · | 43°F | 596 ft | Wheeler Lake |
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Big Nance Creek At Courtland Al, Al
8 hours ago · USGS 03586500 |
2 cfs | 1.04 ft | · | 44°F | 584 ft | Pickwick Lake |
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Catoma Creek Near Montgomery Al, Al
9 hours ago · USGS 02421000 |
2 cfs | 1.45 ft | · | 48°F | 161 ft | Upper Alabama |
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North River Near Samantha Al, Al
8 hours ago · USGS 02464000 |
1 cfs | 1.66 ft | · | 46°F | 291 ft | Upper Black Warrior |
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Blue Springs Creek Near Blountsville, Al
9 hours ago · USGS 02449882 |
1 cfs | 1.70 ft | · | 46°F | 662 ft | Mulberry |
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Cahaba River At Trussville, Al
9 hours ago · USGS 02423130 |
0 cfs | 1.48 ft | 80°F | 48°F | 679 ft | Cahaba |
About Alabama streamflow
What are river levels like in Alabama right now?
As of October 23, 2026, Alabama rivers are running at 65% of normal across 109 USGS streamgauges, and the Alabama River At Claiborne L&D Near Monroeville is reporting the highest discharge at 8,270 cfs. The full sortable gauge table is below.
Which Alabama river is running highest right now?
As of October 23, 2026, the highest discharge in Alabama is 8,270 cfs on the Alabama River At Claiborne L&D Near Monroeville. 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.