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Alapaha River Flow Today

As of November 11, 2026 at 2:00 AM, the Alapaha River is flowing at 337 cfs near Jennings Fla, FL — 194% of normal for the date and down 6% in 24 hours. 3 of 3 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 47 to 337 cfs. ❤ Favorite

USGS gauges
3 3 reporting · upstream → down
Alapaha River Near Alapaha: 342% of normalAlapaha River At Statenville: 298% of normalAlapaha River Near Jennings Fla: 194% of normal
Typical gauge
298% of normal for the date
0%normal200%
Biggest flow now
337cfs Jennings Fla
Updated
Nov 11, 2:00 AM
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River briefing · Nov 12, 2026

Alapaha River conditions today

Where the river is running versus normal, what’s rising or dropping, and what it means for a trip — built from the live USGS readings below.

At Jennings Fla, the Alapaha River is running 337 cfs — 194% of normal, down 6% since yesterday. Along the river, 3 of 3 reporting gauges are above normal (the typical gauge is at 298% of normal).

Highest against normal: Alapaha at 342%. Lowest: Jennings Fla at 194%.

Headwaters to mouth

How the Alapaha River compares to normal

Every reporting gauge from the top of the river to the bottom: bar length is today’s flow, colour is percent of normal for the date.

Flow along the river, upstream to downstream

  1. Alapaha251 ft 47 cfs342%
  2. Statenville101 ft 290 cfs298%
  3. Jennings Fla79 ft 337 cfs194%

Bar length uses a square-root scale so small headwater flows stay visible next to big downstream ones. Colour: <50% 50–90 90–110 110–150 150%+ of normal.

Where every gauge sits

One dot per Alapaha River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (298%).

Typical gauge 298%
0%50%100% · normal150%200%+
Much below normal0Below normal0Near normal0Above normal0Much above normal3

Alapaha River flow report

3 gauges
Streamgage Streamflow % of normal 24h Gage height To flood stage Elevation
Alapaha River Near Alapaha GA
Nov 11, 2:00 AM · USGS 02316000
47 cfs 342% +4% 3.18 ft · 251 ft
Alapaha River At Statenville GA
Nov 11, 2:45 AM · USGS 02317500
290 cfs 298% -4% 2.99 ft 97.0 ft below 101 ft
Alapaha River Near Jennings Fla FL
Nov 11, 2:00 AM · USGS 02317620
337 cfs 194% -6% 62.86 ft 17.1 ft below 79 ft

USGS provisional data. Readings are in each gauge’s local time; gauges silent for more than 3 days are marked “Last reported”. Tap any gauge for its hydrograph, forecast and history.

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Dams & reservoirs on the Alapaha River

Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.

History

Alapaha River streamflow over time

Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river.

Maximum streamflow by year

About this river

Alapaha River

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.

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How is the Alapaha River flowing right now?

As of November 11, 2026, the Alapaha River is flowing at 337 cfs near Jennings Fla, FL, about 194% of normal for the date. Across its 3 USGS gauges, current flows range from 47 to 337 cfs. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.

Is the Alapaha River running high or low?

The typical gauge on the Alapaha River is at 298% of normal for the date. Above 100% means higher than the historical average for this calendar day; below 100% means lower. The profile above shows which reaches are high or low.

What is flood stage on the Alapaha River?

The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Statenville (100.0 ft), Jennings Fla (80.0 ft). The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.

Where does the data come from?

Discharge and gage height are from the USGS National Water Information System; flood stages from the National Weather Service. The history chart sums every monitored gauge on the river.

Can I get alerts for a gauge?

Yes — open any gauge from the table, favorite it in the Snoflo app and set a flow threshold.

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