Mobile-Tensaw HUC8 03160204
A 2,365 km² sub-basin of the South Atlantic-Gulf region in AL. Drought coverage is from the US Drought Monitor (map of 2026-09-01); streamflow classes place each USGS gauge's latest reading against its own day-of-year record.
Health score
73
Moderate
Drought index
188
Moderate
Area in D2+
23.76%
0% exceptional (D4)
Gauges below normal
0%
of 1 reporting
Median flow
86%
p39 of record
Water assets
1,047
9 springs · 236 wells
USGS gauges (2)
- CHICKASAW CREEK NEAR KUSHLA AL02471001100 cfsp39 · normal
- TENSAW RIVER NR MOUNT VERNON, ALA02471019no readingno long-term record
Recent conditions
| Date | DSCI | D2+ % | Gauges low | Flow pct |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-07 | 188 | 23.76 | 0/1 | p39 |
Top water assets
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- 65Stacey Lake Damreservoir
- 65Chickasaw Creekriver
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- 65Bayou Sarariver
- 65George Radcliff Pondreservoir
- 65Echo Lakereservoir
- 65Lauperousereservoir
- 65Miller Spring Branchriver