Chipola River at Marianna water level

Name: Chipola River at Marianna water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Chipola River, Florida, United States

Directions

Normal for mid-October

Water level

6.26ft Down 0.32 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 18, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 401 cfs

History

7 days 30 days 1 year Years compared

20252026

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

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Chipola River at Marianna, where the gauge shows 6.26 ft.

That puts it 0.48 ft above the median of 5.78 ft for mid-October, based on 27 years of readings. It is 11.74 ft below the flood stage of 18.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 4.81 ft (+1.45 ft).

It is still going down, by 0.32 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 5.07 ft – 7.87 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: 5.78 ft0.48 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date: 4.73 ft – 7.96 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (27 years of records)
Same day last year: 4.81 ft+1.45 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 5.07 ft – 7.87 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 4.83 ft – 14.48 ft
Highest on record: 27.00 ftApril 15, 1975

Paddling and fishing conditions

Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.

For reference, flood stage is 18.00 ft.

What happens at each level

40.00 ft: This is the height of the top of the gauge equipment on the US-90 bridge in Marianna.
36.00 ft: Water reaches the road surface of the US-90 bridge in Marianna.
33.00 ft: Water reaches the base of the US-90 bridge in Marianna.
31.00 ft: Water reaches the travel lanes of Interstate 10 west of Exit 142.
30.00 ft: Water reaches the shoulder of Interstate 10 west of Exit 142.
28.00 ft: Water reaches the base of SR-167 Caverns Road Bridge.
27.00 ft: Water reaches the base of the Interstate 10 bridge west of Exit 142.
26.00 ft: Major flooding begins along the Chipola River in Marianna affecting numerous homes on the west bank of the river. Caverns Road begins to flood on the south side of the bridge near Yancey Boat Ramp.
25.00 ft: Water approaches residences along Noland Street near Kelson Avenue in Marianna.
23.00 ft: Homes in Marianna on Angela Drive are surrounded by flood waters. A home on Cherokee Street south of Putnam Street is also surrounded by flood waters. Water reaches the base of the Magnolia Road Bridge south of Interstate 10.
22.00 ft: The Citizens Lodge north of town is surrounded by flood waters. Water floods Old US Road east of Marianna near Bridgewood Drive. Areas along Cook Road and Kiwi Trail experience significant flooding and are inaccessible along the Chipola River. Homes in Turtle Bend become inaccessible.
21.00 ft: Extensive flooding occurs in the Citizens Lodge Park. Water begins to approach the lodge.
6.26 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: 15 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	27.00 ft	April 15, 1975
2	24.00 ft	July 10, 1994
3	23.66 ft	March 31, 2009
4	22.97 ft	February 28, 2013
5	21.88 ft	April 4, 2016
6	21.65 ft	February 27, 1979
7	21.20 ft	March 6, 1991
8	21.00 ft	March 13, 1978
9	20.92 ft	May 3, 2014
10	20.91 ft	September 20, 2020

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:46 AM Sunset 07:07 PM Daylight 11 hr, 21 min First quarter 51%

Map

Other gauges on the Chipola River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Chipola River near AlthaRiver gauge, Chipola River	9.71 ft	Normal	−0.48 ft	17 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Jackson Blue Spring near MariannaRiver gauge, Jackson Blue Spring	76.78 ft	High	±0	4.6 mi
Lake Seminole near ChattahoocheeLake, Lake Seminole	76.94 ft	Normal	−0.17 ft	21 mi
Apalachicola River below Woodruff Dam, near SneadsRiver gauge, Apalachicola River	42.44 ft	Normal	−0.08 ft	22 mi
Apalachicola River at Chattahoochee FlaRiver gauge, Apalachicola River	42.01 ft	High	−0.19 ft	22 mi
Apalachicola River near Blountstown, FloridaRiver gauge, Apalachicola River	5.20 ft	Normal	−0.37 ft	26 mi
Spring Creek near ReynoldsvilleRiver gauge, Spring Creek	77.11 ft	Normal	−0.20 ft	29 mi
Sawhatchee Creek at Cedar SpringsRiver gauge, Sawhatchee Creek	2.84 ft	Normal	−0.06 ft	30 mi
Holmes Creek at VernonRiver gauge, Holmes Creek	12.13 ft	Normal	−0.28 ft	31 mi

Questions and answers

How does the Chipola River at Marianna compare with last year?

It is 1.45 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 4.81 ft.

What is flood stage for the Chipola River at Marianna?

The official flood stage is 18.00 ft. The level is currently 11.74 ft below it.

What is a normal level for the Chipola River at Marianna in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 5.78 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 4.73 ft and 7.96 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 Chipola River at Marianna today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT, the water level was 6.26 ft. Down 0.32 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Chipola River at Marianna rising or falling?

Down 0.32 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 1.22 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Chipola River at Marianna 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:02358789 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 30.77297, -85.21632 (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	6.26 ft	2026-10-18 16:00	Provisional
Flow	401 cfs	2026-10-18 16:00	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Chipola River at Marianna (usgs:02358789). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/florida/chipola-river-at-marianna

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