BUTTAHATCHEE RIVER

River Levels Streamflow Hydrology
October 30, 2024
Freeze Warning
Until 2024-10-30T14:00:00-06:00 National Weather Service
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 22 expected. * WHERE...Fort Collins, Boulder and the western suburbs of Denver, Denver, Castle Rock, Greeley, and Byers. * WHEN...From 10 PM Wednesday to 9 AM MDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions are expected kill unprotected sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Last Updated 2024-10-30
Discharge Volume 433 ACRE-FT
Streamflow 218.3 cfs
-1.0 cfs (-0.46%)
Percent of Normal 34.46%
Maximum 39,100.0 cfs
2020-02-13
Seasonal Avg 633 cfs

Total streamflow across the Buttahatchee River was last observed at 218 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 433 acre-ft of water today; about 34% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 633 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2020-02-13 when daily discharge volume was observed at 39,100 cfs.

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Buttahatchee River Nr Aberdeen reporting a streamflow rate of 160 cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Buttahatchee River, with a gauge stage of 5.05 ft at this location. This river is monitored from 2 different streamgauging stations along the Buttahatchee River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 394 ft, the Buttahatchee River Below Hamilton Al.

The Buttahatchee River is located in northwestern Alabama, and is approximately 97 miles in length. The river has a rich history, having been used for transportation during the Civil War and serving as a major source of power for the region throughout the 19th and 20th centuries. The river's hydrology is dominated by seasonal changes in water levels, with peak flow occurring in the winter and spring months. The river is home to several reservoirs and dams, including the Smith Lake Dam and the Side Channel Dam. These structures serve various purposes, including flood control, power generation, and recreation. The river supports both agricultural and recreational activities, with fishing, boating, and camping being popular among visitors.

YEAR OVER YEAR DISCHARGE

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Streamflow Conditions
Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Buttahatchee River Below Hamilton Al
USGS 02438000
58 cfs 1.29 ft 0
Buttahatchee River Nr Aberdeen
USGS 02439400
160 cfs 5.05 ft -0.62
History of the River

The Buttahatchee River is a tributary of the Tombigbee River, about 125 miles (201 km) long, in northwestern Alabama and northeastern Mississippi in the United States. Via the Tombigbee River, it is part of the watershed of the Mobile River, which flows to the Gulf of Mexico.

Hourly Forecast
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Long Term Forecast
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Streamflow Levels

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56

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160

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210

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