Alapaha River near Jennings Fla water level

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

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Very high for mid-October

Water level

71.92ft Up 0.45 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 01:00 PM EDT (35 min ago)

Flow: 2,830 cfs
Water temperature: 70 °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

The gauge at Alapaha River near Jennings Fla shows 71.92 ft, well above normal for mid-October.

That puts it 10.17 ft above the median of 61.75 ft for mid-October, based on 33 years of readings. It is 8.08 ft below the flood stage of 80.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 62.35 ft (+9.57 ft).

The water is rising: up 0.45 ft over the past 24 hours. If the rise continues, low-lying paths and riverside parking can go under water. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 62.44 ft and 71.92 ft.

That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 70 °F.

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

Key numbers

Median for this date: 61.75 ft10.17 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date: 3.48 ft – 64.24 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (33 years of records)
Same day last year: 62.35 ft+9.57 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 62.44 ft – 71.92 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 61.62 ft – 71.35 ft
Highest on record: 93.30 ftApril 8, 2009
Lowest on record: 60.57 ftOctober 15, 2006

High water at Alapaha River near Jennings Fla

The National Weather Service splits flooding into minor, moderate and major flood stage, each tied to what starts to go under water at this particular gauge. Minor flooding usually means low roads, parks and farmland; major flooding reaches homes and businesses.

Keep children and dogs well back from the edge, and stay off flooded footpaths and towpaths.

What happens at each level

83.00 ft: Northwest 86th Blvd begins to flood
80.50 ft: Road to Fox Hollow Subdivision begins to flood along NW 79th Drive.
79.00 ft: Boat Ramp just upstream of the gauge is flooded and adjacent parking lot begins to flood.
71.92 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	93.30 ft	April 8, 2009
2	90.19 ft	March 5, 2013
3	89.62 ft	February 17, 1986
4	89.26 ft	March 29, 1984
5	88.42 ft	March 15, 2020
6	88.32 ft	February 9, 1978
7	88.26 ft	March 11, 1984
8	87.93 ft	April 20, 2014
9	87.92 ft	December 4, 2018
10	87.77 ft	October 9, 2024

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

19 Mon 72° 54° – Wind 14 mph

20 Tue 74° 49° – Wind 11 mph

21 Wed 77° 49° – Wind 8 mph

22 Thu 78° 53° – Wind 7 mph

23 Fri 78° 55° – Wind 10 mph

24 Sat 71° 59° – Wind 14 mph

25 Sun 77° 57° – Wind 12 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:38 AM Sunset 06:58 PM Daylight 11 hr, 20 min First quarter 61%

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	2.22 ft	Normal	−0.19 ft	74 mi
Alapaha River near AlapahaRiver gauge, Alapaha River	9.28 ft	Very high	−0.52 ft	55 mi
Alapaha River at StatenvilleRiver gauge, Alapaha River	14.54 ft	Very high	+0.50 ft	8 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Withlacoochee River near PinettaRiver gauge, Withlacoochee River	12.68 ft	Very high	−0.49 ft	11 mi
Madison Blue Spring near Blue SpringsRiver gauge, Madison Blue Spring	14.57 ft	Very high	−0.21 ft	13 mi
Withlacoochee River near LeeRiver gauge, Withlacoochee River	35.96 ft	High	+0.03 ft	14 mi
Suwannee River at EllavilleRiver gauge, Suwannee River	7.68 ft	High	+0.14 ft	16 mi
Suwannee River at Suwannee Springs FlaRiver gauge, Suwannee River	43.48 ft	High	−0.09 ft	16 mi
Withlacoochee River at US 41 near ValdostaRiver gauge, Withlacoochee River	13.08 ft	Very high	−0.76 ft	25 mi
Withlacoochee River at US 84, near QuitmanRiver gauge, Withlacoochee River	11.39 ft	Very high	−1.74 ft	26 mi
Suwannee River at Dowling Park, FloridaRiver gauge, Suwannee River	28.70 ft	High	+0.17 ft	27 mi

Questions and answers

How does the Alapaha River near Jennings Fla compare with last year?

It is 9.57 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 62.35 ft.

What is flood stage for the Alapaha River near Jennings Fla?

The official flood stage is 80.00 ft. The level is currently 8.08 ft below it.

What is a normal level for the Alapaha River near Jennings Fla in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 61.75 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 3.48 ft and 64.24 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 Alapaha River near Jennings Fla today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 01:00 PM EDT, the water level was 71.92 ft. Up 0.45 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Alapaha River near Jennings Fla rising or falling?

Up 0.45 ft over the last 24 hours. Up 2.92 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Alapaha River near Jennings Fla normal?

Very 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:02317620 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 30.59827, -83.07320 (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	71.92 ft	2026-10-19 17:00	Provisional
Flow	2,830 cfs	2026-10-19 17:00	Provisional
Water temperature	70 °F	2026-10-19 17:00	Provisional

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