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Conecuh River at Brantley water level

River gauge, Conecuh River, Alabama, United States

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Right now

Very high for mid-October

Water level

3.37ft Down 1.86 ft over the last 24 hours

Flow
393 cfs
0 10 20 Highest onrecord 26.00 ft

History

History
-0510ftOct 12Oct 13Oct 15Oct 16Oct 18-0510ftOct 12Oct 15Oct 18
-0510ftSep 19Sep 26Oct 3Oct 10Oct 18-0510ftSep 19Oct 3Oct 18
-01020ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026-01020ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026
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Water level Normal range (10–90 %)

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

RankLevelDate
126.00 ftJanuary 1, 1929
224.51 ftFebruary 19, 1975
324.44 ftMarch 18, 1990
424.44 ftMarch 4, 2001
524.40 ftJanuary 26, 1978
623.50 ftOctober 6, 1995
723.25 ftJanuary 4, 2017
823.12 ftApril 14, 1980
923.00 ftNovember 29, 1948
1022.87 ftAugust 19, 1939

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:51 AM Sunset 07:11 PM Daylight 11 hr, 20 min First quarter 46%

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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

ParameterLast valueTime (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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