Styx River Flow Today
As of October 3, 2026 at 2:00 AM, the Styx River is flowing at 153 cfs near Elsanor, AL — 89% of normal for the date and up 8% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Styx 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 Elsanor, the Styx River is running 153 cfs — 89% of normal, up 8% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 89% of normal).
How the Styx 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
- Elsanor22 ft 153 cfs89%
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 Styx River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (89%).
Styx River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Styx River Near Elsanor AL
Oct 3, 2:00 AM · USGS 02377570 |
153 cfs | 89% | +8% | 1.70 ft | 10.3 ft below | 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.
Styx 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).
Styx River
The Styx River is a river in the southern United States, primarily flowing through Alabama. The river is approximately 65 miles (105 km) long and primarily fed by rainwater. Several small reservoirs and dams can be found along the river, including the Upper and Lower Fish Trap dams. These dams provide hydroelectric power and irrigation for nearby agriculture. The river is also used for recreational activities such as fishing, kayaking, and canoeing. Historically, the river played an important role in the early settlement of the area and was used as a transportation route for timber and other goods. Today, the Styx River remains an important resource for the local community and a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts.
Fishing near the Styx River
About the Styx River
How is the Styx River flowing right now?
As of October 3, 2026, the Styx River is flowing at 153 cfs near Elsanor, AL, about 89% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Styx River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Styx River is at 89% 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 Styx River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Elsanor (12.0 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.