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SwedenChoctawhatchee River near Geneva, Alabama water level
River gauge, Choctawhatchee River, Alabama, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
History
20252026
The forecast expects the river to fall to 3.50 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 08:00 PM. Issued Monday, October 19 at 09:30 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
The gauge at Choctawhatchee River near Geneva, Alabama reads 4.44 ft, a normal level for mid-October.
The median for mid-October is 3.22 ft, based on 21 years of readings, so the river stage is 1.22 ft above typical. It is 18.56 ft below the flood stage of 23.00 ft. On the same day last year the reading was 2.41 ft, a difference of +2.03 ft.
The level is falling, down 0.37 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 3.50 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 08:00 PM. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 2.09 ft and 19.22 ft.
Compared with 21 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 3.22 ft1.22 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 2.22 ft – 6.29 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (21 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 2.41 ft+2.03 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 2.09 ft – 19.22 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 2.09 ft – 19.22 ft
- Highest on record
- 46.90 ftMarch 16, 1929
- Forecast peak
- 4.40 ftMonday, October 19 at 02:00 PM
What the stage means on the water
A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.
The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 23.00 ft, still 18.56 ft away.
What happens at each level
- 53.00 ft
- Flood water will be on the Pea River Bridge.
- 50.00 ft
- Flood water will rise to the state highway 52 bridge.
- 48.00 ft
- Flood water reaches the minimum elevation of the levee.
- 47.00 ft
- About 125 homes outside the levee will be flooded.
- 43.00 ft
- Highway 27 between the Pea River and the levee will start to flood.
- 42.00 ft
- Water will rise to the school on West Mulkey Avenue. Highway 52 will start to flood.
- 38.00 ft
- Highway 27 northeast of the city will start to flood.
- 34.00 ft
- More extensive flooding will occur outside the levee. Numerous evacuations will be required.
- 30.00 ft
- About 30 homes outside the levee will flood.
- 27.00 ft
- Farmlands and some farm roads will flood.
- 25.00 ft
- Homes along East Westville Avenue will begin to flood. Fowler Park will start to flood.
- 23.00 ft
- Minor lowland flooding begins.
- 4.44 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: 10 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 46.90 ft | March 16, 1929 |
| 2 | 42.42 ft | July 8, 1994 |
| 3 | 38.54 ft | March 19, 1990 |
| 4 | 35.87 ft | March 10, 1998 |
| 5 | 34.36 ft | April 11, 1975 |
| 6 | 33.12 ft | March 30, 2009 |
| 7 | 31.60 ft | September 3, 1937 |
| 8 | 31.00 ft | January 29, 1978 |
| 9 | 30.22 ft | December 28, 2015 |
| 10 | 29.70 ft | April 6, 1960 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Choctawhatchee River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Choctawhatchee River near NewtonRiver gauge, Choctawhatchee River | 3.96 ft | Normal | −0.07 ft | 25 mi |
| Choctawhatchee River near BellwoodRiver gauge, Choctawhatchee River | 5.66 ft | High | −0.17 ft | 9 mi |
| Choctawhatchee River near PittmanRiver gauge, Choctawhatchee River | 9.68 ft | High | −0.92 ft | 6 mi |
| Choctawhatchee River at CaryvilleRiver gauge, Choctawhatchee River | 7.36 ft | Very high | −2.17 ft | 18 mi |
| Choctawhatchee River near BruceRiver gauge, Choctawhatchee River | 12.49 ft | Very high | −0.53 ft | 41 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pea River near SamsonRiver gauge, Pea River | 7.83 ft | Very high | −0.43 ft | 15 mi |
| Pea River at ElbaRiver gauge, Pea River | 1.20 ft | Low | −0.27 ft | 29 mi |
| Bruce Creek at Sh 81 near RedbayRiver gauge, Bruce Creek | 12.70 ft | Very high | −0.51 ft | 29 mi |
| Holmes Creek at VernonRiver gauge, Holmes Creek | 11.96 ft | Normal | −0.17 ft | 30 mi |
| Shoal River near Mossy HeadRiver gauge, Shoal River | 7.98 ft | Very high | −0.19 ft | 32 mi |
| Pea River near AritonRiver gauge, Pea River | 2.60 ft | High | −0.13 ft | 38 mi |
Questions and answers
Is the Choctawhatchee River near Geneva, Alabama higher than last year?
Yes, it is 2.03 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 2.41 ft.
What is flood stage for the Choctawhatchee River near Geneva, Alabama?
The official flood stage is 23.00 ft. The level is currently 18.56 ft below it.
What is a normal level for the Choctawhatchee River near Geneva, Alabama in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 3.22 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 2.22 ft and 6.29 ft, based on 21 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 Choctawhatchee River near Geneva, Alabama today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 12:45 PM EDT, the water level was 4.44 ft. Down 0.37 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Choctawhatchee River near Geneva, Alabama rising or falling?
Down 0.37 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 14.78 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Choctawhatchee River near Geneva, Alabama normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 21 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:02362000(Agency page)- Coordinates
31.04129, -85.85216(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 | 4.44 ft | 2026-10-19 16:45 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Choctawhatchee River near Geneva, Alabama (usgs:02362000). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/alabama/choctawhatchee-river-near-geneva-alabama
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