ALAPAHA RIVER

River Levels Streamflow Hydrology
November 21, 2024

TOTAL DISCHARGE (CFS)

SUMMARY

Last Updated 2024-11-20
Discharge Volume 9,402 ACRE-FT
Streamflow 4,740.0 cfs
-203.0 cfs (-4.11%)
Percent of Normal 537.18%
Maximum 40,130.0 cfs
2013-03-05
Seasonal Avg 882 cfs

Total streamflow across the Alapaha River was last observed at 4,740 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 9,402 acre-ft of water today; about 537% of normal. River levels are high. Average streamflow for this time of year is 882 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2013-03-05 when daily discharge volume was observed at 40,130 cfs.

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Alapaha River Near Jennings Fla reporting a streamflow rate of 2,550 cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Alapaha River, with a gauge stage of 70.39 ft at this location. This river is monitored from 3 different streamgauging stations along the Alapaha River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 251 ft, the Alapaha River Near Alapaha.

The Alapaha River is a 202-mile-long river that runs through southern Georgia and northern Florida. It is a tributary of the Suwannee River, which eventually flows into the Gulf of Mexico. The river has a rich history, with evidence of Native American settlements dating back thousands of years. Today, the Alapaha River is used for recreational activities such as fishing, swimming, and boating. It is also a vital source of water for agriculture in the region. There are several reservoirs and dams along the river, including the Alapaha River Reservoir, which was constructed in the 1960s to provide water for irrigation and recreation. Despite its importance, the river is threatened by pollution and other environmental issues, and efforts are underway to protect it for future generations.

YEAR OVER YEAR DISCHARGE (CFS)

Streamflow Conditions
Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Alapaha River Near Alapaha
USGS 02316000
408 cfs 7.12 ft -7.13
Alapaha River At Statenville
USGS 02317500
1630 cfs 10.5 ft -3.43
Alapaha River Near Jennings Fla
USGS 02317620
2550 cfs 70.39 ft -4.03
History of the River

The Alapaha River is a 202-mile-long (325 km) river in southern Georgia and northern Florida in the United States. It is a tributary of the Suwannee River, which flows to the Gulf of Mexico.

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