Tombigbee River at Demopolis L&d near Coatopa water level

Name: Tombigbee River at Demopolis L&d near Coatopa water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Tombigbee River, Alabama, United States

Directions

Normal for late October

Water level

73.47ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 21, 2026, 04:15 AM CDT (56 min ago)

Flow: 1,220 cfs

History

7 days 30 days 1 year Years compared

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Water level Normal range (10–90 %)

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Tombigbee River at Demopolis L&d near Coatopa, where the gauge shows 73.47 ft.

That puts it 0.01 ft below the median of 73.49 ft for late October, based on 52 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 73.65 ft (−0.18 ft).

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 73.44 ft – 73.85 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.

Compared with 52 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 73.49 ft0.01 ft below the median for this date
Normal for this date: 17.68 ft – 75.04 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (52 years of records)
Same day last year: 73.65 ft−0.18 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 73.44 ft – 73.85 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 73.44 ft – 79.48 ft

Paddling and fishing conditions

Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

21 Wed 77° 44° – Wind 6 mph

22 Thu 82° 48° – Wind 7 mph

23 Fri 82° 54° – Wind 7 mph

24 Sat 78° 52° – Wind 10 mph

25 Sun 78° 52° – Wind 10 mph

26 Mon 78° 52° – Wind 8 mph

27 Tue 80° 56° – Wind 5 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:00 AM Sunset 06:13 PM Daylight 11 hr, 13 min Waxing gibbous 76%

Map

Other gauges on the Tombigbee River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Tombigbee River at BigbeeRiver gauge, Tombigbee River	3.05 ft	Very low	−0.03 ft	109 mi
Tombigbee River near AmoryRiver gauge, Tombigbee River	11.62 ft	High	+0.05 ft	108 mi
Tombigbee River at Aberdeen Lock and DamRiver gauge, Tombigbee River	40.56 ft	Very high		98 mi
Tombigbee River at Stennis Lock and DamRiver gauge, Tombigbee River	63.34 ft	High	±0	78 mi
Tombigbee River at Bevill L&d near PickensvilleRiver gauge, Tombigbee River	136.10 ft	Normal	−0.04 ft	53 mi
Tombigbee River at Heflin L&d near GainesvilleRiver gauge, Tombigbee River	109.25 ft	Normal	−0.02 ft	28 mi
Tombigbee River below Heflin L&d near GainesvilleRiver gauge, Tombigbee River	73.40 ft	Very low	−0.01 ft	28 mi
Tombigbee River below Demopolis L&d near CoatopaRiver gauge, Tombigbee River	33.05 ft	Normal	−0.03 ft	0.1 mi
Tombigbee River near NanafaliaRiver gauge, Tombigbee River	32.87 ft	Normal	−0.04 ft	29 mi
Tombigbee River at Coffeeville L&d near CoffeevilleRiver gauge, Tombigbee River	2,020 cfs	Low	−340.0 cfs	55 mi
Tombigbee River below Coffeeville L&d near CoffeevilleRiver gauge, Tombigbee River	1.18 ft	Low	+0.26 ft	55 mi
Tombigbee River at Steamplant near LeroyRiver gauge, Tombigbee River	1.25 ft	Very low	+0.28 ft	71 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Big Prairie Creek near GallionRiver gauge, Big Prairie Creek	15.3 cfs	Very high	−0.1 cfs	12 mi
Black Warrior River below Selden Dam near EutawRiver gauge, Black Warrior River	73.58 ft	Low	−0.05 ft	18 mi
Black Warrior River at Selden L & D near EutawRiver gauge, Black Warrior River	95.94 ft	High	+0.01 ft	18 mi
Sucarnoochee River at LivingstonRiver gauge, Sucarnoochee River	0.79 ft	Very low	+0.02 ft	19 mi
Elliotts Creek at MoundvilleRiver gauge, Elliotts Creek	1.68 ft	Very low	±0	36 mi
Noxubee River near GeigerRiver gauge, Noxubee River	8.45 ft	Normal	±0	38 mi

Questions and answers

How does the Tombigbee River at Demopolis L&d near Coatopa compare with last year?

It is 0.18 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 73.65 ft.

What is a normal level for the Tombigbee River at Demopolis L&d near Coatopa in late October?

The median for late October is 73.49 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 17.68 ft and 75.04 ft, based on 52 years of records.

Is gage height the same as water depth?

No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.

What is the water level of Tombigbee River at Demopolis L&d near Coatopa today?

On Oct 21, 2026, 04:15 AM CDT, the water level was 73.47 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Tombigbee River at Demopolis L&d near Coatopa rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.12 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Tombigbee River at Demopolis L&d near Coatopa normal?

Normal for late October. Compared with 52 years of daily readings for this time of year.

How often is this data updated?

The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:02467000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 32.51958, -87.87835 (WGS84)
Vertical datum: NGVD29
Update interval: every 15 minutes
Licence: Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision

Published series

Parameter	Last value	Time (UTC)	Quality
Water level	73.47 ft	2026-10-21 09:15	Provisional
Flow	1,220 cfs	2026-10-21 09:15	Provisional

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