What is the current flow on Cotaco Creek?
Cotaco Creek is currently flowing at 2.4 cfs at USGS gauge 03576148 as of Oct 2, 4:00 AM UTC.
Cotaco Creek at Florette Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
2.18 ft
Flow 2.4 cfs · Lower than typical for this date · as of Oct 2, 4:00 AM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Fair conditions for fishing
Flow lower than typical for this date · stable pressure · high wind, clear skies
Flow is 2.4 cfs — lower than typical for this date (typical median: 26 cfs).
Flow
2.4 cfs
Gauge Height
2.18 ft
Water Temp
temporarily unavailable
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has fallen 33% over the past three days.
Flow fell from 7 to 2 cfs this week.
About This Gauge
USGS 03576148 is a public stream gauge on Cotaco Creek in Alabama. Waderly uses this page as the canonical landing page for flow, water level, and fishing-condition checks on this water. There are 8 nearby gauges linked from this page for watershed context.
3-Day Weather Outlook
Today
Thunderstorms
89° / 68°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 5 mph
Sat, Oct 3
Thunderstorms
85° / 69°F
Precip: 0.16 in · Wind: 2 mph
Sun, Oct 4
Thunderstorms
77° / 68°F
Precip: 1.55 in · Wind: 5 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.
Nearby Gauges
- FLINT CREEK NEAR FALKVILLE AL · 14.3 mi
- FLINT CREEK AT RED BANK RD SE NR DECATUR, AL · 16.6 mi
- DUCK RIVER ABOVE HWY 278 NEAR BERLIN, AL · 16.7 mi
- ALDRIDGE CREEK NEAR FARLEY AL · 16.8 mi
- ALDRIDGE C AT SHERWOOD DR NR HUNTSVILLE, ALA · 18.9 mi
- MCDONALD CREEK AT PATTON ROAD NR HUNTSVILLE AL · 19.6 mi
- INDIAN CREEK NEAR MADISON AL · 19.6 mi
- HUNTSVILLE SP BR AT JOHNSON ROAD, HUNTSVILLE AL · 19.8 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cotaco Creek above or below normal right now?
Cotaco Creek is lower than typical for this date. The current flow is 2.4 cfs, compared with a typical median of 26 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on Cotaco Creek?
This USGS gauge is not currently reporting water temperature for Cotaco Creek, so this page does not show a live water-temperature reading.
What other gauges should I check near Cotaco Creek?
Nearby gauges worth checking include FLINT CREEK NEAR FALKVILLE AL (14.3 miles away), FLINT CREEK AT RED BANK RD SE NR DECATUR, AL (16.6 miles away), DUCK RIVER ABOVE HWY 278 NEAR BERLIN, AL (16.7 miles away). Comparing nearby gauges helps confirm whether conditions are changing upstream or across the watershed.
What is the weather outlook for Cotaco Creek?
The forecast for today near Cotaco Creek is thunderstorms, with temperatures around 89°F and precipitation near 0.00 inches.
Is Cotaco Creek good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Fair right now: Flow lower than typical for this date · stable pressure · high wind, clear skies. This assessment combines current flow vs. seasonal norms, barometric pressure trend, and weather.
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