Tombigbee River near Nanafalia water level
River gauge, Tombigbee River, Alabama, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 4,740 cfs
- Water temperature
- 80 °F
History
20252026
What this means
The Tombigbee River near Nanafalia is at 32.95 ft, in the normal range for mid-October.
The median for mid-October is 32.86 ft, based on 24 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.10 ft above typical. On the same day last year the reading was 33.16 ft, a difference of −0.21 ft.
It has dropped 0.08 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 32.81 ft and 33.23 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The water temperature at the gauge is 80 °F.
Compared with 24 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 32.86 ft0.10 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 32.64 ft – 34.45 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (24 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 33.16 ft−0.21 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 32.81 ft – 33.23 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 32.70 ft – 48.46 ft
Floating and fishing near Tombigbee River near Nanafalia
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on the Tombigbee River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tombigbee River at BigbeeRiver gauge, Tombigbee River | 3.13 ft | Very low | −0.04 ft | 133 mi |
| Tombigbee River near AmoryRiver gauge, Tombigbee River | 11.60 ft | High | +0.05 ft | 132 mi |
| Tombigbee River at Aberdeen Lock and DamRiver gauge, Tombigbee River | 40.52 ft | Very high | 121 mi | |
| Tombigbee River at Stennis Lock and DamRiver gauge, Tombigbee River | 36.50 ft | Very low | −0.01 ft | 99 mi |
| Tombigbee River at Bevill L&d near PickensvilleRiver gauge, Tombigbee River | 136.17 ft | Normal | −0.06 ft | 76 mi |
| Tombigbee River at Heflin L&d near GainesvilleRiver gauge, Tombigbee River | 109.26 ft | Normal | +0.02 ft | 50 mi |
| Tombigbee River below Heflin L&d near GainesvilleRiver gauge, Tombigbee River | 73.48 ft | Low | +0.06 ft | 50 mi |
| Tombigbee River at Demopolis L&d near CoatopaRiver gauge, Tombigbee River | 73.47 ft | Normal | −0.02 ft | 29 mi |
| Tombigbee River below Demopolis L&d near CoatopaRiver gauge, Tombigbee River | 33.15 ft | Normal | −0.14 ft | 29 mi |
| Tombigbee River at Coffeeville L&d near CoffeevilleRiver gauge, Tombigbee River | 1,810 cfs | Low | −150.0 cfs | 26 mi |
| Tombigbee River below Coffeeville L&d near CoffeevilleRiver gauge, Tombigbee River | 0.72 ft | Very low | +0.57 ft | 26 mi |
| Tombigbee River at Steamplant near LeroyRiver gauge, Tombigbee River | 0.69 ft | Very low | +0.55 ft | 45 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bassett Creek at Us Highway 43 near ThomasvilleRiver gauge, Bassett Creek | 3.75 ft | Very high | +0.01 ft | 25 mi |
| Satilpa Creek near CoffeevilleRiver gauge, Satilpa Creek | 2.68 ft | Normal | −0.02 ft | 27 mi |
| Sucarnoochee River at LivingstonRiver gauge, Sucarnoochee River | 0.78 ft | Very low | −0.02 ft | 32 mi |
| Big Prairie Creek near GallionRiver gauge, Big Prairie Creek | 15.5 cfs | Very high | ±0 | 35 mi |
| Alabama River at Millers Ferry Dam, near CamdenReservoir, Alabama River | 80.15 ft | Normal | +0.37 ft | 38 mi |
| Alabama River below Millers Ferry L&d near CamdenRiver gauge, Alabama River | 34.71 ft | Low | −0.38 ft | 38 mi |
Questions and answers
Is the Tombigbee River near Nanafalia higher than last year?
No, it is 0.21 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 33.16 ft.
What is a normal level for the Tombigbee River near Nanafalia in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 32.86 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 32.64 ft and 34.45 ft, based on 24 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 Tombigbee River near Nanafalia today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 01:30 AM CDT, the water level was 32.95 ft. Down 0.08 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Tombigbee River near Nanafalia rising or falling?
Down 0.08 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.11 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Tombigbee River near Nanafalia normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 24 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:02469525(Agency page)- Coordinates
32.13015, -88.04113(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NGVD29
- 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 | 32.95 ft | 2026-10-19 06:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 4,740 cfs | 2026-10-19 06:30 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 80 °F | 2026-10-13 16:30 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Tombigbee River near Nanafalia (usgs:02469525). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/alabama/tombigbee-river-near-nanafalia
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