Coosa River at State Line, Al/ water level

Name: Coosa River at State Line, Al/ water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
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River gauge, Coosa River, Alabama, United States

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Very high for mid-October

Water level

13.59ft Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 18, 2026, 07:45 AM EDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 765 cfs
Water temperature: 71 °F

History

7 days 30 days 1 year Years compared

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Water level Normal range (10–90 %)

What this means

The gauge at Coosa River at State Line, Al/ shows 13.59 ft, well above normal for mid-October.

That puts it 1.32 ft above the median of 12.27 ft for mid-October, based on 21 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 13.47 ft (+0.12 ft).

The level is falling, down 0.05 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 13.15 ft and 13.83 ft.

That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 71 °F.

Compared with 21 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 12.27 ft1.32 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date: 9.84 ft – 13.57 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (21 years of records)
Same day last year: 13.47 ft+0.12 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 13.15 ft – 13.83 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 11.24 ft – 14.74 ft

High water at Coosa River at State Line, Al/

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.

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:50 AM Sunset 07:05 PM Daylight 11 hr, 15 min First quarter 49%

Map

Other gauges on the Coosa River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Coosa River at LeesburgRiver gauge, Coosa River	563.33 ft	Very high	−0.01 ft	17 mi
Coosa River at CentreRiver gauge, Coosa River	19.42 ft	No reference yet	+0.01 ft	14 mi
Coosa River at Adams Ferry Branch near BallplayRiver gauge, Coosa River	504.79 ft	No reference yet	+0.08 ft	21 mi
Coosa River at Gadsden Steam Plant near GadsdenRiver gauge, Coosa River	21.54 ft	Normal	−0.06 ft	32 mi
Coosa River at GadsdenRiver gauge, Coosa River	21.45 ft	Normal	−0.06 ft	34 mi
Coosa River near SouthsideRiver gauge, Coosa River	4.14 ft	Very low	−0.06 ft	37 mi
Coosa River at ChildersburgRiver gauge, Coosa River	13.82 ft	Normal	−0.19 ft	82 mi
Coosa River at Gaston Steam Plant near WilsonvilleRiver gauge, Coosa River	13.52 ft	Normal	−0.19 ft	88 mi
Coosa River at Highway 14 near WetumpkaRiver gauge, Coosa River	14.28 ft	No reference yet	+0.14 ft	122 mi
Coosa River at WetumpkaRiver gauge, Coosa River	11.64 ft	Low	+0.23 ft	123 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Chattooga River above GaylesvilleRiver gauge, Chattooga River	3.77 ft	Very low	−0.03 ft	7 mi
Coosa River Mayos Bar near RomeRiver gauge, Coosa River Mayos Bar	10.71 ft	Very low	−0.20 ft	11 mi
Terrapin Creek at EllisvilleRiver gauge, Terrapin Creek	7.00 ft	Normal	−0.03 ft	13 mi
Little River near Blue PondRiver gauge, Little River	1.63 ft	Low	−0.07 ft	14 mi
Heath Creek near ArmucheeRiver gauge, Heath Creek	0.97 ft	Very low	±0	16 mi
Oostanaula River at US 27, at RomeRiver gauge, Oostanaula River	2.46 ft	Low	−0.43 ft	17 mi
Etowah River at Coosa Valley F.g., at RomeRiver gauge, Etowah River	4.10 ft	Very low	−0.21 ft	18 mi
Cedar Creek at Ga Ave, at CedartownRiver gauge, Cedar Creek	2.25 ft	Below flood stage	±0	18 mi

Questions and answers

How does the Coosa River at State Line, Al/ compare with last year?

It is 0.12 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 13.47 ft.

What is a normal level for the Coosa River at State Line, Al/ in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 12.27 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 9.84 ft and 13.57 ft, based on 21 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 Coosa River at State Line, Al/ today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 07:45 AM EDT, the water level was 13.59 ft. Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Coosa River at State Line, Al/ rising or falling?

Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours. Up 0.13 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Coosa River at State Line, Al/ normal?

Very high for mid-October. Compared with 21 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:02397530 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 34.20194, -85.45325 (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	13.59 ft	2026-10-18 11:45	Provisional
Flow	765 cfs	2026-10-18 11:45	Provisional
Water temperature	71 °F	2026-10-18 12:00	Provisional

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