Magnolia River Flow Today
As of October 5, 2026 at 2:30 AM, the Magnolia River is flowing at 697 cfs at US 98 Near Foley, AL and up 1,352% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Magnolia 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 US 98 Near Foley, the Magnolia River is running 697 cfs, up 1,352% since yesterday.
In the last 24 hours the river is rising at US 98 Near Foley (+1,352%).
How the Magnolia 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
- US 98 Near Foley22 ft 697 cfs
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.
Magnolia River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Magnolia River At US 98 Near Foley AL
Oct 5, 2:30 AM · USGS 02378300 |
697 cfs | · | +1352% | 8.26 ft | 22 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.
Magnolia 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).
Magnolia River
The Magnolia River is a 28-mile-long river located in Alabama, USA, that flows into the Mobile Bay. The river has a rich history, having been used for transportation by Native Americans and European settlers in the past. It is home to various plant and animal species, including the endangered Alabama red-bellied turtle. The river's hydrology is influenced by tides, and it is subject to occasional floods. The river has several reservoirs and dams, including the Magnolia River Dam and the Weeks Bay Dam. These dams are used for flood control and to maintain water levels for irrigation and recreation purposes. Recreational activities like kayaking, fishing, and boating are popular on the river, and it is also used for agriculture, primarily for growing crops such as corn and soybeans.
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About the Magnolia River
How is the Magnolia River flowing right now?
As of October 5, 2026, the Magnolia River is flowing at 697 cfs at US 98 Near Foley, AL. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Magnolia River running high or low?
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.