What is the current flow on Cahaba River?
Cahaba River is currently flowing at 163 cfs at USGS gauge 02424000 as of Oct 3, 6:15 PM UTC.
Cahaba River at Centreville Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
0.11 ft
Flow 163 cfs · Much lower than typical for this date · as of Oct 3, 6:15 PM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Good conditions for fishing
Flow much lower than typical for this date · falling pressure · calm wind, clear skies
Flow is 163 cfs — much lower than typical for this date (typical median: 282 cfs).
Flow
163 cfs
Gauge Height
0.11 ft
Water Temp
temporarily unavailable
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has held steady over the past three days.
About This Gauge
USGS 02424000 is a public stream gauge on Cahaba River in Alabama. Waderly uses this page as the canonical landing page for flow, water level, and fishing-condition checks on this water. There are 2 same-waterway gauges nearby for upstream and downstream comparison.
3-Day Weather Outlook
Today
Thunderstorms
89° / 85°F
Precip: 0.03 in · Wind: 3 mph
Sun, Oct 4
Thunderstorms
81° / 70°F
Precip: 0.97 in · Wind: 5 mph
Mon, Oct 5
Thunderstorms
84° / 68°F
Precip: 0.15 in · Wind: 10 mph
Waderly combines real-time USGS stream gauges with weather, barometric pressure trends, and solunar activity so you know what the water is doing before you go. The "typical" comparison above is an approximation based on the historical daily median flow for this date at this gauge.
More Gauges On Cahaba River
These nearby gauges are on the same named waterway, which makes them more useful for upstream and downstream context than unrelated creeks at the same distance.
- CAHABA RIVER NEAR WEST BLOCTON AL · 11.7 mi
- CAHABA RIVER NEAR HELENA AL · 27.8 mi
Other Nearby Gauges
- LITTLE CAHABA RIVER NEAR BRIERFIELD AL · 13.3 mi
- BLACK WARRIOR RIVER AT HOLT L&D NEAR HOLT AL. · 27.8 mi
- BLACK WARRIOR RIVER BELOW HOLT L&D NEAR HOLT AL · 27.9 mi
- ELLIOTTS CREEK AT MOUNDVILLE AL · 28.2 mi
- SHADES CREEK NEAR GREENWOOD AL · 28.5 mi
- MULBERRY CREEK AT JONES AL · 28.5 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cahaba River above or below normal right now?
Cahaba River is much lower than typical for this date. The current flow is 163 cfs, compared with a typical median of 282 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on Cahaba River?
This USGS gauge is not currently reporting water temperature for Cahaba River, so this page does not show a live water-temperature reading.
What other gauges should I check near Cahaba River?
Other gauges on Cahaba River worth checking include CAHABA RIVER NEAR WEST BLOCTON AL (11.7 miles away), CAHABA RIVER NEAR HELENA AL (27.8 miles away). Same-waterway gauges are usually the best upstream and downstream cross-check when you are deciding whether conditions are improving or dropping out.
What is the weather outlook for Cahaba River?
The forecast for today near Cahaba River is thunderstorms, with temperatures around 89°F and precipitation near 0.03 inches.
Is Cahaba River good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Good right now: Flow much lower than typical for this date · falling pressure · calm wind, clear skies. This assessment combines current flow vs. seasonal norms, barometric pressure trend, and weather.
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