Fowl River Flow Today
As of October 5, 2026 at 2:00 AM, the Fowl River is flowing at 86 cfs at Half-mile Rd Near Laurendine, AL — 320% of normal for the date and up 185% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Fowl 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 Half-mile Rd Near Laurendine, the Fowl River is running 86 cfs — 320% of normal, up 185% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are above normal (the typical gauge is at 320% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is rising at Half-mile Rd Near Laurendine (+185%).
How the Fowl 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
- Half-mile Rd Near Laurendine23 ft 86 cfs320%
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 Fowl River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (320%).
Fowl River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Fowl River At Half-mile Rd Near Laurendine AL
Oct 5, 2:00 AM · USGS 02471078 |
86 cfs | 320% | +185% | 3.81 ft | 23 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 Fowl River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Fowl River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river (this total last updated earlier; the live gauge readings above are current).
Fowl River
Fowl River is a 14-mile-long river in Alabama that flows into Mobile Bay. The river was named by French explorers who observed large flocks of waterfowl in the area. The Fowl River Watershed covers 38,000 acres and includes several small tributaries. The river's hydrology is influenced by tides from Mobile Bay. The river has two reservoirs, Fowl River Number One Reservoir and Fowl River Number Two Reservoir, which were constructed in the 1950s for flood control and water supply purposes. The river is popular for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and kayaking, and the surrounding area is home to several marinas and parks. Agriculture is also an important use of the land surrounding the river, with crops such as soybeans, cotton, and corn being grown in the area.
Fishing near the Fowl River
About the Fowl River
How is the Fowl River flowing right now?
As of October 5, 2026, the Fowl River is flowing at 86 cfs at Half-mile Rd Near Laurendine, AL, about 320% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Fowl River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Fowl River is at 320% 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.
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.