Coosa River Flow Today
As of October 23, 2026 at 3:45 AM, the Coosa River is flowing at 951 cfs near Rome, GA — 56% of normal for the date and down 10% in 24 hours. 1 of 2 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days. ❤ Favorite
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Coosa River conditions today
Where the river is running versus normal, what’s rising or dropping, and what it means for a trip — built from the live USGS readings below.
At Rome, the Coosa River is running 951 cfs — 56% of normal, down 10% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 56% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is dropping at Rome (-10%).
How the Coosa River compares to normal
Every reporting gauge from the top of the river to the bottom: bar length is today’s flow, colour is percent of normal for the date.
Flow along the river, upstream to downstream
- Rome603 ft 951 cfs56%
Bar length uses a square-root scale so small headwater flows stay visible next to big downstream ones. Colour: <50% 50–90 90–110 110–150 150%+ of normal.
Where every gauge sits
One dot per Coosa River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (56%).
Coosa River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Coosa River Near Rome GA
Oct 23, 3:45 AM · USGS 02397000 |
951 cfs | 56% | -10% | 10.56 ft | 13.4 ft below | 603 ft |
|
Coosa River At Childersburg Al AL
Last reported Oct 17 · USGS 02407000 |
1,180 cfs | · | · | 14.14 ft | flood 402.0 ft | 394 ft |
USGS provisional data. Readings are in each gauge’s local time; gauges silent for more than 3 days are marked “Last reported”. Tap any gauge for its hydrograph, forecast and history.
Dams & reservoirs on the Coosa River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Coosa River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river (this total last updated 2026-10-17; the live gauge readings above are current).
Maximum streamflow by year
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.
Fishing near the Coosa River
About the Coosa River
How is the Coosa River flowing right now?
As of October 23, 2026, the Coosa River is flowing at 951 cfs near Rome, GA, about 56% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Coosa River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Coosa River is at 56% of normal for the date. Above 100% means higher than the historical average for this calendar day; below 100% means lower. The profile above shows which reaches are high or low.
What is flood stage on the Coosa River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Rome (24.0 ft), Childersburg Al (402.0 ft). The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
Where does the data come from?
Discharge and gage height are from the USGS National Water Information System; flood stages from the National Weather Service. The history chart sums every monitored gauge on the river.
Can I get alerts for a gauge?
Yes — open any gauge from the table, favorite it in the Snoflo app and set a flow threshold.