River Conditions
Illustrated map of Lake Okeechobee

River stage

Irwinville, Alapaha River

River level
265.83 ft
Status
Below flood stage
Action stage
269.00 ft
Flood stage
272.00 ft
Record crest
275.42 ft

Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS IVLG1

Readings
122
Record crest
275.42 ft
Flood stage
272.00 ft
Moderate flood
276.00 ft
Crest date
2020-03-07

In brief

The Alapaha River at Irwinville, GA read 265.83 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 3.17 ft below action stage.

Source: National Weather Service gauge IVLG1

Stage threshold profile

Action stage 269.00 ftMinor flooding 272.00 ftModerate flooding 276.00 ft CURRENT 265.83 ft

Highest crests on record

RankCrestDate
1 275.42 ft 2020-03-07
2 272.68 ft 2013-02-27
3 272.20 ft 2018-12-05
4 272.19 ft 2010-01-23
5 272.18 ft 2017-01-25
6 270.78 ft 2014-04-10
7 270.22 ft 2014-04-21
8 270.08 ft 2024-02-15

Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.

What happens at each level

  1. 272.00 ft

    Lowland areas along mainly the east bank of the river begin to flood.

  2. 276.00 ft

    Moderate flooding begins with access areas along the west and east bank of the river restricted.

Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Alapaha River flooding at Irwinville?

No. The Alapaha River at Irwinville is at 265.83 ft, 3.17 ft below action stage.

What is the flood stage at Irwinville?

The National Weather Service sets action stage 269 ft, minor flooding 272 ft and moderate flooding 276 ft.

What is the highest the Alapaha River has been at Irwinville?

The highest crest on record is 275.42 ft, on 2020-03-07.

Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge IVLG1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 02315920). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.