Coosa River river
Total streamflow across the Coosa River was last observed at 6,080 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 12,060 acre-ft of water today; about 43% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 13,998 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2015-12-27 when daily discharge volume was observed at 145,500 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Coosa River At Childersburg Al reporting a streamflow rate of 2,960 cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Coosa River, with a gauge stage of 13.66 ft at this location. This river is monitored from 2 different streamgauging stations along the Coosa River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 603 ft, the Coosa River Near Rome.
River streamflow levels
Daily aggregate streamflow across every monitored gauge along the Coosa River. Use the range buttons to zoom in on a specific period.
Total streamflow
Sum of all monitored streamgauges · daily
Every streamgauge along the Coosa River
All 2 USGS gauges Snoflo tracks for this river, with current flow, stage, recent change, percent of normal, and the gauge's all-time min / max. Click any header to sort. Cells are heatmapped relative to the column min/max -- darker blue = higher.
| Streamgauge▾ | Streamflow (cfs)▾ | Gauge stage (ft)▾ | 24h Δ (%)▾ | % Normal▾ | Min (cfs)▾ | Max (cfs)▾ | Elevation (ft)▾ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Coosa River Near Rome
GA
USGS 02397000
|
1,400 | 11.21 | 13.8 | 27% | 698 | 100,000 | 603 |
|
Coosa River At Childersburg Al
AL
USGS 02407000
|
2,960 | 13.66 | 105.6 | 27% | 29 | 150,000 | 394 |
Maximum streamflow discharge by year
The single highest aggregate discharge recorded each year. Spotting the multi-year trend reveals droughts vs. wet cycles long before the headline daily flow does.
Annual peak discharge
From the river's full record · one point per water year
Streamflow elevation profile
Each bubble is one gauge along the river, plotted by current streamflow (x-axis) vs elevation (y-axis), sized by gauge stage. Reading top-to-bottom traces the river from headwaters down to its mouth -- you can see flow accumulate as elevation drops.
Elevation vs streamflow
One point per monitored gauge · bubble size = gauge stage
Coosa River
The Coosa River is a 280-mile long river located in the southeastern region of the United States. It flows through the states of Georgia and Alabama and is a major tributary of the Alabama River. The river has played a significant role in the history of the region, serving as a transportation route for Native Americans and early settlers. The Coosa River is now home to several reservoirs and dams, including the Weiss, Neely Henry, and Logan Martin reservoirs. These reservoirs provide hydroelectric power, flood control, and recreational opportunities like fishing, boating, and camping. The river also supports agricultural activities such as irrigation and crop cultivation. Despite being affected by pollution and damming, efforts have been made to protect the Coosa River's ecological and cultural significance for future generations to enjoy.
Recreation along the Coosa River
Fishing access and paddle runs Snoflo tracks within the watershed.
Track the Coosa River in the Snoflo app
Set per-gauge push alerts (e.g. "alert me when flow at the Russian R Nr Healdsburg crosses 5,000 cfs"), and Snoflo's iOS app pushes the moment USGS reports the crossing.
About the Coosa River
Where does the data for the Coosa River come from?
Streamflow and gauge stage data are sourced from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) National Water Information System. The aggregate flow shown at the top of the page is computed by Snoflo as the sum of all monitored gauges along the river.
How is "percent of normal" calculated?
Today's aggregate streamflow is compared to the historical average aggregate streamflow on this calendar day across the river's full record. 100% means right on average; values above 100% indicate above-normal flow (wet year); values below indicate below-normal (dry year or drought).
Why are some gauges showing very different flows?
Gauges along a river measure flow at different points: headwater gauges read what's coming off the snowpack or mountain runoff; downstream gauges integrate everything upstream, including tributary inputs. Wide spreads usually mean a tributary is contributing significantly between gauges.
What's the elevation profile chart showing?
Each bubble is one gauge along the river, plotted by streamflow (x-axis) and elevation (y-axis), sized by gauge stage. Reading top-down traces the river from headwaters to mouth -- you can see flow build as elevation drops.
Can I get alerts when a specific gauge crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app on a per-gauge basis. Open any individual streamgauge from the table above and favorite it to set a discharge threshold.