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Alapaha River near Alapaha water level

River gauge, Alapaha River, Georgia, United States

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Right now

Very high for mid-October

Water level

9.78ft Down 0.47 ft over the last 24 hours

Flow
757 cfs
0 5 10

History

History
-0510ftOct 12Oct 13Oct 15Oct 17Oct 18-0510ftOct 12Oct 15Oct 18
-0510ftSep 19Sep 26Oct 3Oct 11Oct 18-0510ftSep 19Oct 3Oct 18
-051015ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026-051015ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026
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Water level Normal range (10–90 %)

What this means

The Alapaha River near Alapaha is well above normal at 9.78 ft.

The median for mid-October is 1.59 ft, based on 24 years of readings, so the river stage is 8.20 ft above typical. On the same day last year the reading was 1.49 ft, a difference of +8.29 ft.

It has dropped 0.47 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 2.40 ft and 11.79 ft.

That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.

Compared with 24 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date
1.59 ft8.20 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date
0.69 ft – 7.26 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (24 years of records)
Same day last year
1.49 ft+8.29 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days
2.40 ft – 11.79 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
0.92 ft – 13.16 ft

Flood levels and safety

Most flood deaths in the US happen in vehicles. Six inches of fast water can knock an adult off their feet, and a foot or two can float a car. If a road is covered, turn around.

Readings can change quickly after heavy rain upstream, so check again before heading near the water.

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:38 AM Sunset 06:59 PM Daylight 11 hr, 20 min First quarter 52%

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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 2.39 ft High −0.26 ft 22 mi
Alapaha River at StatenvilleRiver gauge, Alapaha River 14.07 ft Very high +0.69 ft 48 mi
Alapaha River near Jennings FlaRiver gauge, Alapaha River 71.50 ft Very high +0.51 ft 55 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Little River near AdelRiver gauge, Little River 5.58 ft Very high −1.09 ft 26 mi
Withlacoochee River at Skipper Bridge Road, near BemissRiver gauge, Withlacoochee River 10.93 ft Very high −1.40 ft 30 mi
Little River at GA 122, near HahiraRiver gauge, Little River 11.71 ft Very high −0.76 ft 31 mi
Withlacoochee River at US 41 near ValdostaRiver gauge, Withlacoochee River 13.79 ft Very high −0.56 ft 35 mi
Satilla River at GA 158, near WaycrossRiver gauge, Satilla River 13.60 ft Very high −0.28 ft 38 mi
Withlacoochee River at US 84, near QuitmanRiver gauge, Withlacoochee River 13.08 ft Very high −1.07 ft 44 mi
Ocmulgee River at Lumber CityRiver gauge, Ocmulgee River 2.94 ft Normal +0.20 ft 48 mi
Altamaha River at US 221, near CharlottevilleRiver gauge, Altamaha River 2.09 ft Normal +0.06 ft 56 mi

Questions and answers

Is the Alapaha River near Alapaha higher than last year?

Yes, it is 8.29 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 1.49 ft.

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

The median for mid-October is 1.59 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 0.69 ft and 7.26 ft, based on 24 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 Alapaha today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 02:00 PM EDT, the water level was 9.78 ft. Down 0.47 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Alapaha River near Alapaha rising or falling?

Down 0.47 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 2.01 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Alapaha River near Alapaha normal?

Very high for mid-October. Compared with 24 years of daily readings for this time of year.

How often is this data updated?

The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
Operator
U.S. Geological Survey
Station code
usgs:02316000 (Agency page)
Coordinates
31.38528, -83.19350 (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

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Water level 9.78 ft 2026-10-18 18:00 Provisional
Flow 757 cfs 2026-10-18 18:00 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Alapaha River near Alapaha (usgs:02316000). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/georgia/alapaha-river-near-alapaha

How we check values

Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.