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Coosa River Flow Today

As of October 3, 2026 at 2:45 AM, the Coosa River is flowing at 1,210 cfs near Rome, GA — 60% of normal for the date and down 8% in 24 hours. 1 of 2 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days. ❤ Favorite

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2 1 reporting · upstream → down
Coosa River Near Rome: 60% of normal
Typical gauge
60% of normal for the date
0%normal200%
Biggest flow now
1,210cfs Rome
Updated
Oct 3, 2:45 AM
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River briefing · Oct 3, 2026

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 1,210 cfs — 60% of normal, down 8% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 60% of normal).

Headwaters to mouth

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

  1. Rome603 ft 1,210 cfs60%

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 (60%).

Typical gauge 60%
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Coosa River flow report

2 gauges
Streamgage Streamflow % of normal 24h Gage height To flood stage Elevation
Coosa River Near Rome GA
Oct 3, 2:45 AM · USGS 02397000
1,210 cfs 60% -8% 10.80 ft 13.2 ft below 603 ft
Coosa River At Childersburg Al AL
Last reported Sep 29 · USGS 02407000
1,990 cfs · · 13.62 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.

History

Coosa River streamflow over time

Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river (this total last updated 2026-09-29; the live gauge readings above are current).

Maximum streamflow by year

About this river

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.

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FAQ

About the Coosa River

How is the Coosa River flowing right now?

As of October 3, 2026, the Coosa River is flowing at 1,210 cfs near Rome, GA, about 60% 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 60% 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.

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