Fish River river
Total streamflow across the Fish River was last observed at 1,990 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 3,947 acre-ft of water today; about 80% of normal. Average streamflow for this time of year is 2,472 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2019-04-28 when daily discharge volume was observed at 14,300 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Fish River Near Fort Kent reporting a streamflow rate of 1,990 cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Fish River, with a gauge stage of 5.02 ft at this location. This river is monitored from 2 different streamgauging stations along the Fish River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 520 ft, the Fish River Near Fort Kent.
River streamflow levels
Daily aggregate streamflow across every monitored gauge along the Fish River. Use the range buttons to zoom in on a specific period.
Total streamflow
Sum of all monitored streamgauges · daily
Every streamgauge along the Fish 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)▾ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Fish River Near Fort Kent
ME
USGS 01013500
|
1,990 | 5.02 | -3.4 | 80% | 31 | 16,600 | 520 |
|
Fish River Near Silver Hill Al
AL
USGS 02378500
|
140 | 2.14 | 85.7 | 205% | 31 | 7,560 | 27 |
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
Fish River
The Fish River is a 230-mile-long tributary of the Alabama River that flows through southern Alabama. The river was named after the abundant fish populations found in its waters. The Fish River has played a significant role in the history of the region, with Native American tribes using it for transportation and fishing. Today, it is used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. Several reservoirs and dams are located along the river, including the Fish River Reservoir and the Point A Dam. These reservoirs provide drinking water and irrigation for local communities and agricultural land. Despite its importance, the Fish River has faced challenges such as pollution and habitat destruction, leading to conservation efforts in recent years.
Track the Fish 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 Fish River
Where does the data for the Fish 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.