Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23.42 ft | 2020-03-12 |
| 2 | 23.19 ft | 2015-12-31 |
| 3 | 21.80 ft | 2020-02-27 |
| 4 | 20.88 ft | 2020-09-24 |
| 5 | 20.84 ft | 2020-02-14 |
| 6 | 20.15 ft | 2016-04-06 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
River stage
Wewahitchka, Chipola River
- River level
- 16.71 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- Action stage
- 20.00 ft
- Flood stage
- 22.00 ft
- Record crest
- 23.42 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS WWCF1
- Record crest
- 23.42 ft
- Flood stage
- 22.00 ft
- Moderate flood
- 23.50 ft
- Major flood
- 26.50 ft
- Crest date
- 2020-03-12
In brief
The Chipola River at Wewahitchka, FL read 16.71 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 3.29 ft below action stage.
Source: National Weather Service gauge WWCF1
Stage threshold profile
What happens at each level
- 22.00 ft
Minor flooding will begin at Red Bull Island and at boat ramps along Riverview Drive at Lands Landing.
- 23.50 ft
Flooding will increase in severity at Red Bull Island.
- 26.00 ft
Water will begin to flood areas along Land Drive near Lands Landing. Significant flooding continues at Red Bull Island.
- 30.00 ft
Significant flooding will occur along Riverview Drive along the Chipola River.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Chipola River flooding at Wewahitchka?
No. The Chipola River at Wewahitchka is at 16.71 ft, 3.29 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Wewahitchka?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 20 ft, minor flooding 22 ft, moderate flooding 23.5 ft and major flooding 26.5 ft.
What is the highest the Chipola River has been at Wewahitchka?
The highest crest on record is 23.42 ft, on 2020-03-12.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge WWCF1). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.