Sopchoppy River near Sopchoppy water level

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

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High for mid-October

Water level

10.68ft Down 0.45 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 12:30 PM EDT (46 min ago)

Flow: 125 cfs

History

7 days 30 days 1 year Years compared

20252026

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

What this means

The Sopchoppy River near Sopchoppy is above normal at 10.68 ft.

That puts it 2.04 ft above the median of 8.64 ft for mid-October, based on 55 years of readings. It is 17.32 ft below the flood stage of 28.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 8.31 ft (+2.37 ft).

It has dropped 0.45 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 8.27 ft and 20.46 ft.

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

Compared with 55 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 8.64 ft2.04 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date: 8.06 ft – 11.04 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (55 years of records)
Same day last year: 8.31 ft+2.37 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 8.27 ft – 20.46 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 7.89 ft – 20.46 ft
Highest on record: 36.80 ftJune 26, 2012

Floating and fishing near Sopchoppy River near Sopchoppy

Experienced paddlers may enjoy higher water, but many outfitters stop rentals once a river runs this high.

Flood stage here is 28.00 ft, 17.32 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

36.00 ft: Significant flooding throughout the Sopchoppy Basin. Many homes, even those elevated are subject to flooding.
34.00 ft: Many low lying homes will be flooded or surrounded by water in the city of Sopchoppy. Numerous roads near the Sopchoppy River are flooded. The Painted Bridge is overtopped at this level.
32.00 ft: Water reaches the base of the FR-343 bridge in the Apalachicola National Forest. Access into many areas along the river north of the City of Sopchoppy becomes severely restricted.
30.00 ft: The Painted Bridge begins to flood at this level. Homes on stilts in low lying areas in the city of Sopchoppy will experience flooding on the ground level.
28.00 ft: Parsons Lane, Mount Beasor Road, and Greenough Road in vicinity of the Painted Bridge are flooded and likely impassable above this level.
26.50 ft: Mount Beasor Road floods at this level north of the Painted Bridge and is subject to closure above this level.
25.00 ft: Parsons Lane begins to flood on the west bank of the river north of Sopchoppy.
10.68 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: 18 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	36.80 ft	June 26, 2012
2	34.47 ft	July 31, 1975
3	34.25 ft	September 23, 2000
4	33.78 ft	December 5, 1964
5	33.47 ft	March 4, 1991
6	32.89 ft	April 1, 1973
7	32.50 ft	August 17, 1994
8	32.19 ft	March 4, 2002
9	31.73 ft	October 1, 1998
10	31.23 ft	April 4, 2009

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

20 Tue 73° 50° – Wind 7 mph

21 Wed 77° 48° – Wind 8 mph

22 Thu 79° 53° – Wind 7 mph

23 Fri 78° 55° – Wind 9 mph

24 Sat 78° 57° – Wind 13 mph

25 Sun 78° 59° – Wind 12 mph

26 Mon 80° 61° – Wind 9 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:44 AM Sunset 07:03 PM Daylight 11 hr, 19 min Waxing gibbous 70%

Map

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Wakulla Spring near CrawfordvilleRiver gauge, Wakulla Spring	5.50 ft	High	−0.02 ft	14 mi
Wakulla River near CrawfordvilleRiver gauge, Wakulla River	4.10 ft	High	+0.09 ft	15 mi
Lake Talquin near BloxhamLake, Lake Talquin	68.34 ft	Normal	+0.06 ft	20 mi
Ochlockonee River near BloxhamRiver gauge, Ochlockonee River	6.85 ft	High	−2.59 ft	20 mi
St. Marks River near NewportRiver gauge, St. Marks River	6.64 ft	Very high	−0.04 ft	23 mi
Little River near MidwayRiver gauge, Little River	68.62 ft	Normal	+0.02 ft	27 mi
Ochlockonee River near HavanaRiver gauge, Ochlockonee River	18.57 ft	Very high	−0.86 ft	30 mi

Questions and answers

How does the Sopchoppy River near Sopchoppy compare with last year?

It is 2.37 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 8.31 ft.

What is flood stage for the Sopchoppy River near Sopchoppy?

The official flood stage is 28.00 ft. The level is currently 17.32 ft below it.

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

The median for mid-October is 8.64 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 8.06 ft and 11.04 ft, based on 55 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 Sopchoppy River near Sopchoppy today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 12:30 PM EDT, the water level was 10.68 ft. Down 0.45 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Sopchoppy River near Sopchoppy rising or falling?

Down 0.45 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 6.12 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Sopchoppy River near Sopchoppy normal?

High for mid-October. Compared with 55 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:02327100 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 30.12937, -84.49435 (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	10.68 ft	2026-10-20 16:30	Provisional
Flow	125 cfs	2026-10-20 16:30	Provisional

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