Choctawhatchee River near Pittman water level

Name: Choctawhatchee River near Pittman water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Choctawhatchee River, Florida, United States

Directions

High for mid-October

Water level

9.77ft Down 1.06 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 09:00 AM EDT (58 min ago)

Flow: 3,060 cfs

History

7 days 30 days 1 year Years compared

20252026

Water level Normal range (10–90 %) Minor flood stage

What this means

The gauge at Choctawhatchee River near Pittman shows 9.77 ft, above normal for mid-October.

That puts it 1.95 ft above the median of 7.82 ft for mid-October, based on 33 years of readings. It is 13.23 ft below the flood stage of 23.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 6.57 ft (+3.20 ft).

The level is falling, down 1.06 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 6.29 ft and 22.11 ft.

That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.

Compared with 33 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 7.82 ft1.95 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date: 6.54 ft – 11.33 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (33 years of records)
Same day last year: 6.57 ft+3.20 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 6.29 ft – 22.11 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 6.29 ft – 22.11 ft
Highest on record: 30.54 ftMarch 30, 2009

What the stage means on the water

Fast, high water is not the time for casual paddling. Strainers, debris and cold water make an unplanned swim dangerous.

The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 23.00 ft, still 13.23 ft away.

What happens at each level

43.00 ft: Water reaches the road surface of the SR-2 bridge.
35.00 ft: Water reaches the base of the SR-2 bridge.
33.50 ft: Water begins to flood SR-2 on the west bank of the river about one half mile west of the SR-2 bridge. The road is subject to closure above this level.
28.00 ft: Portions of CR-179 are prone to flooding above this level south of SR-2 in Holmes County.
26.00 ft: Water begins to flood two structures on the west bank of the river about one half mile south of SR-2.
24.00 ft: Water begins to flood the baseball field and adjacent areas along Curry Ferry Road.
23.00 ft: The boat ramp on Choctawhatchee Lane just south of the SR-2 bridge on the east bank begins to flood.
9.77 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	30.54 ft	March 30, 2009
2	28.99 ft	December 29, 2015
3	28.81 ft	December 18, 2009
4	28.56 ft	January 28, 1978
5	27.58 ft	September 18, 2020
6	27.02 ft	April 3, 2005
7	26.61 ft	April 20, 2014
8	26.54 ft	April 3, 2016
9	26.00 ft	January 4, 2016
10	26.00 ft	January 4, 2017

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

18 Sun 71° 48° – Wind 13 mph

19 Mon 73° 51° – Wind 11 mph

20 Tue 72° 46° – Wind 9 mph

21 Wed 74° 53° – Wind 7 mph

22 Thu 76° 54° – Wind 4 mph

23 Fri 77° 55° – Wind 9 mph

24 Sat 76° 50° – Wind 15 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:49 AM Sunset 07:09 PM Daylight 11 hr, 19 min First quarter 59%

Map

Other gauges on the Choctawhatchee River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Choctawhatchee River near NewtonRiver gauge, Choctawhatchee River	3.95 ft	Normal	−0.09 ft	30 mi
Choctawhatchee River near BellwoodRiver gauge, Choctawhatchee River	5.72 ft	High	−0.24 ft	15 mi
Choctawhatchee River near Geneva, AlabamaRiver gauge, Choctawhatchee River	4.50 ft	Normal	−0.43 ft	6 mi
Choctawhatchee River at CaryvilleRiver gauge, Choctawhatchee River	7.63 ft	Very high	−2.17 ft	12 mi
Choctawhatchee River near BruceRiver gauge, Choctawhatchee River	12.58 ft	Very high	−0.54 ft	35 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Pea River near SamsonRiver gauge, Pea River	7.88 ft	Very high	−0.45 ft	19 mi
Bruce Creek at Sh 81 near RedbayRiver gauge, Bruce Creek	12.79 ft	Very high	−0.52 ft	23 mi
Holmes Creek at VernonRiver gauge, Holmes Creek	12.00 ft	Normal	−0.19 ft	24 mi
Shoal River near Mossy HeadRiver gauge, Shoal River	7.99 ft	Very high	−0.20 ft	29 mi
Pea River at ElbaRiver gauge, Pea River	1.22 ft	Low	−0.29 ft	35 mi

Questions and answers

How does the Choctawhatchee River near Pittman compare with last year?

It is 3.20 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 6.57 ft.

What is flood stage for the Choctawhatchee River near Pittman?

The official flood stage is 23.00 ft. The level is currently 13.23 ft below it.

What is a normal level for the Choctawhatchee River near Pittman in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 7.82 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 6.54 ft and 11.33 ft, based on 33 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 Choctawhatchee River near Pittman today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 09:00 AM EDT, the water level was 9.77 ft. Down 1.06 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Choctawhatchee River near Pittman rising or falling?

Down 1.06 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 12.34 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Choctawhatchee River near Pittman normal?

High for mid-October. Compared with 33 years of daily readings for this time of year.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:02365200 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 30.94990, -85.84299 (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	9.77 ft	2026-10-19 13:00	Provisional
Flow	3,060 cfs	2026-10-19 13:00	Provisional

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