North River near Samantha water level
River gauge, North River, Alabama, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 1.5 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
The North River near Samantha is at 1.67 ft, in the normal range for mid-October.
That puts it 0.08 ft below the median of 1.75 ft for mid-October, based on 51 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 1.73 ft (−0.06 ft).
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 1.61 ft and 1.99 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 51 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 1.75 ft0.08 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 1.36 ft – 2.34 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (51 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 1.73 ft−0.06 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 1.61 ft – 1.99 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 1.61 ft – 10.73 ft
Floating and fishing near North River near Samantha
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Warrior River below Bankhead L&d near BessemerRiver gauge, Black Warrior River | 186.64 ft | High | −0.01 ft | 14 mi |
| Black Warrior River at Bankhead L&d near BessemerRiver gauge, Black Warrior River | 254.68 ft | Normal | −0.08 ft | 14 mi |
| Lake Tuscaloosa near Tuscaloosa, AlabamaLake, Lake Tuscaloosa | 221.08 ft | Very low | −0.06 ft | 16 mi |
| Black Warrior River below Holt L&d near HoltRiver gauge, Black Warrior River | 123.08 ft | Very low | +0.11 ft | 18 mi |
| Black Warrior River at Holt L&d near HoltRiver gauge, Black Warrior River | 186.53 ft | Normal | −0.16 ft | 18 mi |
| Sipsey River near ElrodRiver gauge, Sipsey River | 4.97 ft | Low | −0.12 ft | 19 mi |
| Black Warrior River at NorthportRiver gauge, Black Warrior River | 123.14 ft | Normal | +0.07 ft | 19 mi |
| Black Warrior River below Oliver L&d near TuscaloosaRiver gauge, Black Warrior River | 95.68 ft | Normal | +0.28 ft | 19 mi |
Questions and answers
How does the North River near Samantha compare with last year?
It is 0.06 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 1.73 ft.
What is a normal level for the North River near Samantha in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 1.75 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 1.36 ft and 2.34 ft, based on 51 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 North River near Samantha today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 01:30 PM CDT, the water level was 1.67 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is North River near Samantha rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.32 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of North River near Samantha normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 51 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:02464000(Agency page)- Coordinates
33.47928, -87.59723(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 | 1.67 ft | 2026-10-18 18:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 1.5 cfs | 2026-10-18 18:30 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: North River near Samantha (usgs:02464000). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/alabama/north-river-near-samantha
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