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SwedenApalachee River near Bostwick water level
River gauge, Apalachee River, Georgia, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 41.9 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Apalachee River near Bostwick, where the gauge shows 1.44 ft.
The median for mid-October is 1.60 ft, based on 27 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.16 ft below typical. It is 7.56 ft below the flood stage of 9.00 ft. On the same day last year the reading was 1.61 ft, a difference of −0.17 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 1.28 ft – 2.26 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 27 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 1.60 ft0.16 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 1.25 ft – 2.08 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (27 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 1.61 ft−0.17 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 1.28 ft – 2.26 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 1.28 ft – 3.31 ft
- Highest on record
- 8.90 ftJanuary 6, 1946
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
For reference, flood stage is 9.00 ft.
What happens at each level
- 16.00 ft
- Moderate flooding begins. River access roads are covered with water. Robinson Creek upstream and Freem Creek downstream from the river gauge will backup and cause additional flooding.
- 9.00 ft
- Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding occurs. Water overflows into any agricultural lands and pastures near the river upstream and downstream from the river gauge.
- 7.00 ft
- Water enters the flood plain at this point. The area at the gage site is an isolated part of the county where very high banks or cliffs exist.
- 1.44 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8.90 ft | January 6, 1946 |
| 2 | 8.26 ft | November 28, 1948 |
| 3 | 7.54 ft | March 17, 1990 |
| 4 | 7.43 ft | July 2, 2003 |
| 5 | 7.10 ft | April 25, 1945 |
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on the Apalachee River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apalachee River at Fence Road, near DaculaRiver gauge, Apalachee River | 0.32 ft | Normal | ±0 | 29 mi |
| Apalachee River at Snows Mill Road, near BishopRiver gauge, Apalachee River | 3.97 ft | No reference yet | +0.02 ft | 6.0 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oconee River near PenfieldRiver gauge, Oconee River | 2.85 ft | Low | −0.07 ft | 11 mi |
| Middle Oconee River near AthensRiver gauge, Middle Oconee River | 0.94 ft | Low | −0.01 ft | 11 mi |
| North Oconee River at College St, at AthensRiver gauge, North Oconee River | 3.63 ft | Low | −0.01 ft | 14 mi |
| Middle Oconee River near ArcadeRiver gauge, Middle Oconee River | 2.12 ft | Normal | −0.02 ft | 18 mi |
| Little River at Newborn Road near NewbornRiver gauge, Little River | 3.02 ft | Very low | ±0 | 19 mi |
| Cornish Creek at Lower Jersey Road, near CovingtonRiver gauge, Cornish Creek | 0.85 ft | Low | +0.01 ft | 20 mi |
| Alcovy River above CovingtonRiver gauge, Alcovy River | 1.45 ft | Low | −0.13 ft | 20 mi |
| Cornish Creek at Hazelbrand Road near CovingtonRiver gauge, Cornish Creek | 7.58 ft | Very high | +0.03 ft | 22 mi |
Questions and answers
Is the Apalachee River near Bostwick higher than last year?
No, it is 0.17 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 1.61 ft.
What is flood stage for the Apalachee River near Bostwick?
The official flood stage is 9.00 ft. The level is currently 7.56 ft below it.
What is a normal level for the Apalachee River near Bostwick in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 1.60 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 1.25 ft and 2.08 ft, based on 27 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 Apalachee River near Bostwick today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 03:45 PM EDT, the water level was 1.44 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Apalachee River near Bostwick rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.75 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Apalachee River near Bostwick normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 27 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:02219000(Agency page)- Coordinates
33.78786, -83.47425(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 | 1.44 ft | 2026-10-19 19:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 41.9 cfs | 2026-10-19 19:45 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Apalachee River near Bostwick (usgs:02219000). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/georgia/apalachee-river-near-bostwick
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