River stage
Alapaha River
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 4 of 4
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 4 of 4 gauges on the Alapaha River reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Alapaha River levels, gauge by gauge
The Alapaha River is measured at 4 gauges across Florida, Georgia. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Jennings | 69.17 ft | normal, rising |
| Alapaha | 218.72 ft | normal, steady |
| Irwinville | 265.83 ft | normal, steady |
| Statenville | 87.44 ft | normal, steady |
Recent levels on the Alapaha River
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Jennings, FL, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Little River (FL, GA) 4 gauges
- Satilla River 4 gauges
- Suwannee River 16 gauges
- Altamaha River 4 gauges
- Santa Fe River (FL) 9 gauges
- New River (FL) 1 gauge
- Thomas Creek (FL) 2 gauges
- Spring Creek (FL, GA) 5 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Alapaha River flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 4 reporting gauges on the Alapaha River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Alapaha River?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Jennings is at 69.17 ft; Alapaha is at 218.72 ft; Irwinville is at 265.83 ft; Statenville is at 87.44 ft.
Where is the Alapaha River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 4 gauges on the Alapaha River across Florida, Georgia.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.
River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.