Apalachicola River near Sumatra water level

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

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High for mid-October

Water level

5.36ft Down 0.23 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 12:45 PM EDT (30 min ago)

Flow: 19,700 cfs
Water temperature: 72 °F

History

7 days 30 days 1 year Years compared

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

What this means

High water at Apalachicola River near Sumatra: the latest reading is 5.36 ft, above normal for mid-October.

The median for mid-October is 3.81 ft, based on 46 years of readings, so the river stage is 1.55 ft above typical. It is 4.14 ft below the flood stage of 9.50 ft. On the same day last year the reading was 3.01 ft, a difference of +2.35 ft.

It is still going down, by 0.23 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 3.23 ft – 6.39 ft.

That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest. The water temperature at the gauge is 72 °F.

Compared with 46 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 3.81 ft1.55 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date: 2.26 ft – 6.22 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (46 years of records)
Same day last year: 3.01 ft+2.35 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 3.23 ft – 6.39 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 2.18 ft – 6.98 ft
Highest on record: 15.36 ftMarch 15, 1998

Paddling and fishing conditions

Above-normal flows push fish to the edges and make wading risky. Wait for the river to drop and clear.

For reference, flood stage is 9.50 ft.

What happens at each level

14.00 ft: In Howard Creek in Gulf County, significant flooding will result in portions of the community being inaccessible. Water will be up to 3 feet deep in some areas, flooding even some homes that are elevated.
13.50 ft: At Howard Creek in Gulf County water will be up to 2 feet deep throughout portions of the community. Homes not elevated will be prone to flooding.
12.50 ft: In Howard Creek in Gulf County, numerous roads in the area are subject to closure. Water will begin to surround structures, with up to 1 foot of standing water in a few areas.
11.50 ft: At Howard Creek in Gulf County, water begins to cover roads and restrict access throughout the area.
11.00 ft: Flooding begins on the east bank of the river at Fort Gadsden in Franklin County.
9.50 ft: Water begins to flood low lying areas around Howard Creek in Gulf County.
8.00 ft: The boat ramp at Howard Creek Landing in Gulf County will be prone to flooding.
5.36 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	15.36 ft	March 15, 1998
2	15.05 ft	July 13, 1994
3	13.83 ft	January 1, 2016
4	13.82 ft	March 24, 1990
5	13.69 ft	April 5, 2005
6	13.19 ft	April 5, 2009
7	13.13 ft	March 13, 2020
8	12.92 ft	February 2, 1978
9	11.74 ft	February 20, 2009
10	11.65 ft	March 2, 2013

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

19 Mon 75° 55° – Wind 11 mph

20 Tue 74° 50° – Wind 10 mph

21 Wed 78° 49° – Wind 9 mph

22 Thu 79° 55° – Wind 7 mph

23 Fri 79° 57° – Wind 10 mph

24 Sat 78° 57° – Wind 14 mph

25 Sun 78° 60° – Wind 14 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:45 AM Sunset 07:06 PM Daylight 11 hr, 21 min First quarter 61%

Map

Other gauges on the Apalachicola River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Apalachicola River below Woodruff Dam, near SneadsRiver gauge, Apalachicola River	41.79 ft	Normal	−0.35 ft	53 mi
Apalachicola River at Chattahoochee FlaRiver gauge, Apalachicola River	41.58 ft	High	−0.29 ft	53 mi
Apalachicola River near Blountstown, FloridaRiver gauge, Apalachicola River	4.58 ft	Normal	−0.62 ft	33 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Iww East of Gulf Co Canal near Port St JoeCanal gauge, Iww East of Gulf Co Canal	0.43 ft	Very low	+0.32 ft	14 mi
Apalachicola R.ab Chipola Cutoff near WewahitchkaRiver gauge, Apalachicola R.ab Chipola Cutoff	16.06 ft	High	−0.50 ft	15 mi
Iww West of Gulf Co Canal near Port St JoeCanal gauge, Iww West of Gulf Co Canal	0.48 ft	Very low	+0.33 ft	15 mi
Sopchoppy River near SopchoppyRiver gauge, Sopchoppy River	11.13 ft	Very high	−0.55 ft	34 mi
Ochlockonee River near BloxhamRiver gauge, Ochlockonee River	9.44 ft	Very high	−0.67 ft	37 mi
Lake Talquin near BloxhamLake, Lake Talquin	68.28 ft	Low	−0.07 ft	38 mi
Chipola River near AlthaRiver gauge, Chipola River	9.50 ft	Normal	−0.21 ft	41 mi
Spring Creek near Spring CreekTidal gauge, Spring Creek	−0.02 ft	Low	+1.15 ft	42 mi

Questions and answers

Is the Apalachicola River near Sumatra higher than last year?

Yes, it is 2.35 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 3.01 ft.

What is flood stage for the Apalachicola River near Sumatra?

The official flood stage is 9.50 ft. The level is currently 4.14 ft below it.

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

The median for mid-October is 3.81 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 2.26 ft and 6.22 ft, based on 46 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 Apalachicola River near Sumatra today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 12:45 PM EDT, the water level was 5.36 ft. Down 0.23 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Apalachicola River near Sumatra rising or falling?

Down 0.23 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.80 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Apalachicola River near Sumatra normal?

High for mid-October. Compared with 46 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:02359170 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 29.94937, -85.01547 (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	5.36 ft	2026-10-19 16:45	Provisional
Flow	19,700 cfs	2026-10-19 16:45	Provisional
Water temperature	72 °F	2026-10-19 16:45	Provisional

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