Conecuh River at River Falls, Alabama water level
River gauge, Conecuh River, Alabama, United States
Right now
Very high for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 1,120 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
The Conecuh River at River Falls, Alabama is well above normal at 4.80 ft.
The median for mid-October is 2.81 ft, based on 22 years of readings, so the river stage is 2.00 ft above typical. It is 32.20 ft below the flood stage of 37.00 ft. On the same day last year the reading was 2.30 ft, a difference of +2.50 ft.
It has risen 2.89 ft over the past 24 hours. If the rise continues, low-lying paths and riverside parking can go under water. In the last month it has stayed between 1.89 ft and 8.74 ft.
That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.
Compared with 22 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 2.81 ft2.00 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 1.92 ft – 4.59 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (22 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 2.30 ft+2.50 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 1.89 ft – 8.74 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 1.87 ft – 32.62 ft
- Highest on record
- 52.50 ftMarch 15, 1929
Flood levels and safety
Most flood deaths in the US happen in vehicles. Six inches of fast water can knock an adult off their feet, and a foot or two can float a car. If a road is covered, turn around.
Readings can change quickly after heavy rain upstream, so check again before heading near the water.
What happens at each level
- 52.00 ft
- Water will cover portions of the L&N Railroad and some homes along the river become flooded. Portions of Highway 84 become flooded.
- 43.00 ft
- Portions of U.S. Highway 84 will flood. Some residential flooding will also occur along the river.
- 40.00 ft
- Considerable flooding of farmlands and some rural roads in the area will occur.
- 37.00 ft
- Flooding of low-lying farm and pasturelands in the area will occur.
- 4.80 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: < 5 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 52.50 ft | March 15, 1929 |
| 2 | 48.00 ft | March 18, 1990 |
| 3 | 46.40 ft | September 29, 1998 |
| 4 | 46.20 ft | March 16, 1938 |
| 5 | 45.90 ft | March 27, 1913 |
| 6 | 44.00 ft | April 6, 1937 |
| 7 | 43.60 ft | November 30, 1948 |
| 8 | 42.85 ft | February 21, 1975 |
| 9 | 42.50 ft | March 24, 1944 |
| 10 | 41.41 ft | April 4, 1960 |
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on the Conecuh River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conecuh River at BrantleyRiver gauge, Conecuh River | 2.73 ft | High | −0.60 ft | 23 mi |
| Conecuh River at State Highway 41 near BrewtonRiver gauge, Conecuh River | 11.31 ft | High | −1.57 ft | 37 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conecuh River Bel Point A Dam near River FallsRiver gauge, Conecuh River Bel Point A Dam | 8.71 ft | High | +1.60 ft | 1.1 mi |
| Sepulga River near McKenzieRiver gauge, Sepulga River | 2.94 ft | Normal | −0.07 ft | 17 mi |
| Patsaliga Creek near BrantleyRiver gauge, Patsaliga Creek | 3.58 ft | Normal | −0.17 ft | 19 mi |
| Blackwater River near BradleyRiver gauge, Blackwater River | 0.96 ft | Low | −0.06 ft | 25 mi |
| Murder Creek near EvergreenRiver gauge, Murder Creek | 3.12 ft | Low | −0.07 ft | 27 mi |
| Pea River at ElbaRiver gauge, Pea River | 1.34 ft | Low | −0.32 ft | 28 mi |
| Yellow River near Oak GroveRiver gauge, Yellow River | 81.16 ft | High | −0.24 ft | 29 mi |
| Pea River near SamsonRiver gauge, Pea River | 8.04 ft | Very high | −0.55 ft | 30 mi |
Questions and answers
Is the Conecuh River at River Falls, Alabama higher than last year?
Yes, it is 2.50 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 2.30 ft.
What is flood stage for the Conecuh River at River Falls, Alabama?
The official flood stage is 37.00 ft. The level is currently 32.20 ft below it.
What is a normal level for the Conecuh River at River Falls, Alabama in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 2.81 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 1.92 ft and 4.59 ft, based on 22 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 River Falls, Alabama today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 10:45 PM CDT, the water level was 4.80 ft. Up 2.89 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Conecuh River at River Falls, Alabama rising or falling?
Up 2.89 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 2.61 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Conecuh River at River Falls, Alabama normal?
Very high for mid-October. Compared with 22 years of daily readings for this time of year.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:02372430(Agency page)- Coordinates
31.34822, -86.52940(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 | 4.80 ft | 2026-10-19 03:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 1,120 cfs | 2026-10-19 03:45 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Conecuh River at River Falls, Alabama (usgs:02372430). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/alabama/conecuh-river-at-river-falls-alabama
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