CONECUH RIVER

River Levels Streamflow Hydrology
November 21, 2024

TOTAL DISCHARGE (CFS)

SUMMARY

Last Updated 2024-11-20
Discharge Volume 1,401 ACRE-FT
Streamflow 706.4 cfs
-1144.9 cfs (-61.84%)
Percent of Normal 27.98%
Maximum 77,010.0 cfs
2015-12-30
Seasonal Avg 2,524 cfs

Total streamflow across the Conecuh River was last observed at 706 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 1,401 acre-ft of water today; about 28% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 2,524 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2015-12-30 when daily discharge volume was observed at 77,010 cfs.

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Conecuh River At State Hwy 41 Near Brewton reporting a streamflow rate of 1,060 cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Conecuh River, with a gauge stage of 9.83 ft at this location. This river is monitored from 4 different streamgauging stations along the Conecuh River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 275 ft, the Conecuh River At Brantley Al.

The Conecuh River is a 258-mile-long river that flows through Alabama and Florida. It is the largest river in the state of Alabama and has played an essential role in the region's history, serving as a transportation route for Native Americans and early settlers. The river's hydrology is influenced by several significant tributaries, including the Sepulga River, Patsaliga Creek, and Murder Creek. The Conecuh River is also home to several reservoirs, including Point A Lake and Gantt Lake, which provide drinking water, flood control, and recreational opportunities to nearby communities. The river's agricultural uses include irrigation for crops like cotton and peanuts, while recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and camping are popular among locals and tourists.

YEAR OVER YEAR DISCHARGE (CFS)

Streamflow Conditions
Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Conecuh River At Brantley Al
USGS 02371500
241 cfs 2.45 ft 42.38
Conecuh River At River Falls
USGS 02372430
607 cfs 2.37 ft 9.76
Conecuh River Bel Pt A Dam Nr River Falls
USGS 02372422
51 cfs 7.16 ft -92.99
Conecuh River At State Hwy 41 Near Brewton
USGS 02374250
1060 cfs 9.83 ft 52.62
History of the River

The Conecuh River and Escambia River constitute a single 258-mile-long (415 km) river in Alabama and Florida in the United States.
The Conecuh River rises near Union Springs in the state and flows 198 miles (319 km) in a general southwesterly direction into Florida near Century. The river's name changes from the Conecuh to the Escambia at the junction of Escambia Creek, 1.2 miles (1.9 km) downstream from the Florida-Alabama line. After this point, the Escambia River flows 60 miles (97 km) south to Escambia Bay, an arm of Pensacola Bay.

The river is dredged in the lower course.

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