...TODAY'S RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM THIS EVENING... .A NEW RED FLAG WARNING HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR TUESDAY FOR SOUTHERN LINCOLN COUNTY. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 214, 216, 238, 241, 242 and 246. * TIMING...Until 8 PM MDT this evening. * WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts around 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread. Avoid outdoor burning and any activity that may produce a spark and start a wildfire.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the reporting a streamflow rate of cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Magnolia River, with a gauge stage of ft at this location. This river is monitored from 1 different streamgauging stations along the Magnolia River, the highest being situated at an altitude of ft, the .
Get the latest River Levels, Streamflow, and Hydrology for in River flows across 1 streamgages of the Magnolia River
| Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
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Magnolia River At Us 98 Near Foley
USGS 02378300 |
23 cfs | 2.48 ft | -0.88 |
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.