Alapaha River near Alapaha water level
River gauge, Alapaha River, Georgia, United States
Right now
Very high for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 1,060 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
The Alapaha River near Alapaha is well above normal at 10.57 ft.
The median for mid-October is 1.71 ft, based on 24 years of readings, so the river stage is 8.86 ft above typical. On the same day last year the reading was 1.60 ft, a difference of +8.97 ft.
It has dropped 0.29 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 2.40 ft and 11.79 ft.
Early fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 24 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 1.71 ft8.86 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 0.70 ft – 7.79 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (24 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 1.60 ft+8.97 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 2.40 ft – 11.79 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 0.92 ft – 13.16 ft
Flood levels and safety
Most flood deaths in the US happen in vehicles. Six inches of fast water can knock an adult off their feet, and a foot or two can float a car. If a road is covered, turn around.
Readings can change quickly after heavy rain upstream, so check again before heading near the water.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Alapaha River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alapaha River at GA 125/32 near IrwinvilleRiver gauge, Alapaha River | 2.92 ft | High | −0.37 ft | 22 mi |
| Alapaha River at StatenvilleRiver gauge, Alapaha River | 12.90 ft | Very high | +0.32 ft | 48 mi |
| Alapaha River near Jennings FlaRiver gauge, Alapaha River | 70.76 ft | Very high | +0.04 ft | 55 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little River near AdelRiver gauge, Little River | 7.67 ft | Very high | −0.72 ft | 26 mi |
| Withlacoochee River at Skipper Bridge Road, near BemissRiver gauge, Withlacoochee River | 13.27 ft | Very high | −0.64 ft | 30 mi |
| Little River at GA 122, near HahiraRiver gauge, Little River | 12.96 ft | Very high | −0.88 ft | 31 mi |
| Withlacoochee River at US 41 near ValdostaRiver gauge, Withlacoochee River | 14.64 ft | Very high | −0.17 ft | 35 mi |
| Satilla River at GA 158, near WaycrossRiver gauge, Satilla River | 14.18 ft | Flooding | −0.42 ft | 38 mi |
| Withlacoochee River at US 84, near QuitmanRiver gauge, Withlacoochee River | 14.57 ft | Very high | +0.13 ft | 44 mi |
| Ocmulgee River at Lumber CityRiver gauge, Ocmulgee River | 2.53 ft | Normal | +0.28 ft | 48 mi |
| Altamaha River at US 221, near CharlottevilleRiver gauge, Altamaha River | 2.05 ft | Normal | −0.03 ft | 56 mi |
Questions and answers
Is the Alapaha River near Alapaha higher than last year?
Yes, it is 8.97 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 1.60 ft.
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.
How often is Alapaha River near Alapaha updated?
Several times an hour. New readings from U.S. Geological Survey appear here as they arrive. Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 05:00 PM EDT.
What is the water level of Alapaha River near Alapaha today?
On Oct 16, 2026, 05:00 PM EDT, the water level was 10.57 ft. Down 0.29 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Alapaha River near Alapaha rising or falling?
Down 0.29 ft over the last 24 hours. Up 0.60 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Alapaha River near Alapaha normal?
Very high for mid-October. Compared with 24 years of daily readings for this time of year.
How often is this data updated?
U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:02316000(Agency page)- Coordinates
31.38528, -83.19350(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- 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 stage | 10.57 ft | 2026-10-16 21:00 | Provisional |
Flow discharge | 1,060 cfs | 2026-10-16 21:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Alapaha River near Alapaha (usgs:02316000). Accessed October 16, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/georgia/alapaha-river-near-alapaha
How we check values
Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.
Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer