River stage
Jennings, Alapaha River
- River level
- 69.17 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +5.41 ft
- Recent high
- 70.25 ft
- Recent low
- 62.40 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS JNAF1
- 30-day change
- +6.35 ft
- Average
- 64.17 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 93.30 ft
In brief
The Alapaha River at Jennings, FL read 69.17 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 7.83 ft below action stage. That is 6.35 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge JNAF1
Water 74 °F (24 °C) · 2 °F warmer than normal for this date
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 93.30 ft | 2009-04-08 |
| 2 | 90.19 ft | 2013-03-05 |
| 3 | 89.62 ft | 1986-02-17 |
| 4 | 89.26 ft | 1984-03-29 |
| 5 | 88.42 ft | 2020-03-15 |
| 6 | 88.32 ft | 1978-02-09 |
| 7 | 88.26 ft | 1984-03-11 |
| 8 | 87.93 ft | 2014-04-20 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 79.00 ft
Boat Ramp just upstream of the gauge is flooded and adjacent parking lot begins to flood.
- 80.50 ft
Road to Fox Hollow Subdivision begins to flood along NW 79th Drive.
- 83.00 ft
Northwest 86th Blvd begins to flood
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Alapaha River flooding at Jennings?
No. The Alapaha River at Jennings is at 69.17 ft, 7.83 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Jennings?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 77 ft, minor flooding 80 ft, moderate flooding 85 ft and major flooding 88 ft.
What is the highest the Alapaha River has been at Jennings?
The highest crest on record is 93.3 ft, on 2009-04-08.
Is the Alapaha River high or low right now at Jennings?
At 69.17 ft it is higher than 96% of readings over the last 122 days.
How warm is the water at Jennings, Alapaha River?
The water temperature at Jennings, Alapaha River is 74 °F (23.5 °C), measured 7:00 pm by USGS, which is 2 °F warmer than normal for this date over the past ten years. It has fallen 0.5 °F in the last 24 hours.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge JNAF1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 02317620). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.