Conecuh River at Brantley water level
River gauge, Conecuh River, Alabama, United States
Right now
Very high for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 393 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
The gauge at Conecuh River at Brantley shows 3.37 ft, well above normal for mid-October.
The median for mid-October is 1.68 ft, based on 53 years of readings, so the river stage is 1.69 ft above typical. On the same day last year the reading was 0.81 ft, a difference of +2.56 ft. The record high is 26.00 ft, set on January 1, 1929.
The level is falling, down 1.86 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 0.72 ft and 11.83 ft.
That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.
Compared with 53 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 1.68 ft1.69 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 0.78 ft – 3.21 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (53 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 0.81 ft+2.56 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 0.72 ft – 11.83 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 0.72 ft – 19.95 ft
- Highest on record
- 26.00 ftJanuary 1, 1929
High water at Conecuh River at Brantley
The National Weather Service splits flooding into minor, moderate and major flood stage, each tied to what starts to go under water at this particular gauge. Minor flooding usually means low roads, parks and farmland; major flooding reaches homes and businesses.
Keep children and dogs well back from the edge, and stay off flooded footpaths and towpaths.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26.00 ft | January 1, 1929 |
| 2 | 24.51 ft | February 19, 1975 |
| 3 | 24.44 ft | March 18, 1990 |
| 4 | 24.44 ft | March 4, 2001 |
| 5 | 24.40 ft | January 26, 1978 |
| 6 | 23.50 ft | October 6, 1995 |
| 7 | 23.25 ft | January 4, 2017 |
| 8 | 23.12 ft | April 14, 1980 |
| 9 | 23.00 ft | November 29, 1948 |
| 10 | 22.87 ft | August 19, 1939 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
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Other gauges on the Conecuh River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conecuh River at River Falls, AlabamaRiver gauge, Conecuh River | 1.93 ft | Low | −5.08 ft | 23 mi |
| Conecuh River at State Highway 41 near BrewtonRiver gauge, Conecuh River | 12.88 ft | High | −0.44 ft | 59 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patsaliga Creek near BrantleyRiver gauge, Patsaliga Creek | 3.76 ft | Normal | −0.27 ft | 9 mi |
| Pea River at ElbaRiver gauge, Pea River | 1.66 ft | Low | −0.52 ft | 16 mi |
| Conecuh River Bel Point A Dam near River FallsRiver gauge, Conecuh River Bel Point A Dam | 7.15 ft | Very low | −2.38 ft | 22 mi |
| Pea River near AritonRiver gauge, Pea River | 2.80 ft | Very high | −0.21 ft | 28 mi |
| Sepulga River near McKenzieRiver gauge, Sepulga River | 3.01 ft | Normal | −0.11 ft | 33 mi |
| Pea River near SamsonRiver gauge, Pea River | 8.59 ft | Very high | −1.01 ft | 33 mi |
| Choctawhatchee River near BellwoodRiver gauge, Choctawhatchee River | 6.10 ft | Normal | −0.35 ft | 40 mi |
| Choctawhatchee River near NewtonRiver gauge, Choctawhatchee River | 4.07 ft | Normal | −0.13 ft | 41 mi |
Questions and answers
Is the Conecuh River at Brantley higher than last year?
Yes, it is 2.56 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 0.81 ft.
What is a normal level for the Conecuh River at Brantley in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 1.68 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 0.78 ft and 3.21 ft, based on 53 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 Conecuh River at Brantley today?
On Oct 17, 2026, 11:00 PM EDT, the water level was 3.37 ft. Down 1.86 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Conecuh River at Brantley rising or falling?
Down 1.86 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 4.00 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Conecuh River at Brantley normal?
Very high for mid-October. Compared with 53 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Conecuh River at Brantley?
The highest level on record is 26.00 ft on January 1, 1929.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:02371500(Agency page)- Coordinates
31.57349, -86.25162(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- 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 | 3.37 ft | 2026-10-18 03:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 393 cfs | 2026-10-18 03:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Conecuh River at Brantley (usgs:02371500). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/alabama/conecuh-river-at-brantley
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