Tombigbee River River Levels

Total streamflow across the Tombigbee River was last observed at 4,692 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 9,306 acre-ft of water today; about 17% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 27,097 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2020-02-12 when daily discharge volume was observed at 257,300 cfs.

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Tombigbee River Nr Amory reporting a streamflow rate of 3,800 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the Tombigbee River At Stennis Lock And Dam with a gauge stage of 63.41 ft. This river is monitored from 5 different streamgauging stations along the Tombigbee River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 269 ft, the Tombigbee River Nr Fulton.

It flows for 419 miles from northeastern Mississippi to western Alabama, where it joins the Alabama River to form the Mobile River. The river is an important transportation route, with many locks and dams along its length. The Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway, a 234-mile long canal linking the Tombigbee River to the Tennessee River, was completed in 1985 and provides an important transportation route for barge traffic. The river is also used for irrigation and hydroelectric power generation, with several large reservoirs and dams along the river. These include the Aberdeen Lock and Dam, the Fulton Lock and Dam, and the Bevill Lock and Dam. The Tombigbee River is also a popular destination for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and camping.