Alapaha River Flow
As of 2026-08-02, the Alapaha River is flowing at a combined 597 cfs across 3 USGS streamgauges — 41% of normal for this time of year, versus a seasonal average of 1,452 cfs.
Total streamflow across the Alapaha River was last observed at 597 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 1,185 acre-ft of water today; about 41% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 1,452 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 301 cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Alapaha River, with a gauge stage of 62.74 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.
River streamflow levels
Daily aggregate streamflow across every monitored gauge along the Alapaha River. Use the range buttons to zoom in on a specific period.
Total streamflow
Sum of all monitored streamgauges · daily
Every streamgauge along the Alapaha River
All 3 USGS gauges Snoflo tracks for this river, with current flow, stage, recent change, percent of normal, and the gauge's all-time min / max. Click any header to sort. Cells are heatmapped relative to the column min/max -- darker blue = higher.
| Streamgauge▾ | Streamflow (cfs)▾ | Gauge stage (ft)▾ | 24h Δ (%)▾ | % Normal▾ | Min (cfs)▾ | Max (cfs)▾ | Elevation (ft)▾ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Alapaha River Near Alapaha
GA
USGS 02316000
|
68 | 4.29 | 270.7 | 454% | 0 | 12,900 | 251 |
|
Alapaha River At Statenville
GA
USGS 02317500
|
228 | 3.10 | 20.6 | 95% | 12 | 17,800 | 101 |
|
Alapaha River Near Jennings Fla
FL
USGS 02317620
|
301 | 62.74 | 9.1 | 62% | 37 | 18,700 | 79 |
Maximum streamflow discharge by year
The single highest aggregate discharge recorded each year. Spotting the multi-year trend reveals droughts vs. wet cycles long before the headline daily flow does.
Annual peak discharge
From the river's full record · one point per water year
Streamflow elevation profile
Each bubble is one gauge along the river, plotted by current streamflow (x-axis) vs elevation (y-axis), sized by gauge stage. Reading top-to-bottom traces the river from headwaters down to its mouth -- you can see flow accumulate as elevation drops.
Elevation vs streamflow
One point per monitored gauge · bubble size = gauge stage
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.
Recreation along the Alapaha River
Fishing access and paddle runs Snoflo tracks within the watershed.
Track the Alapaha River in the Snoflo app
Set per-gauge push alerts (e.g. "alert me when flow at the Russian R Nr Healdsburg crosses 5,000 cfs"), and Snoflo's iOS app pushes the moment USGS reports the crossing.
About the Alapaha River
How is the Alapaha River flowing right now?
As of 2026-08-02, the Alapaha River is flowing at a combined 597 cfs across its USGS streamgauges, about 41% of normal for this date. The live per-gauge breakdown and 24-hour trend are shown above.
Is the Alapaha River running high or low right now?
Check the percent-of-normal figure on this page: above 100% means the river is running higher than its seasonal average for the date, below 100% means lower. The per-gauge table shows which reaches are highest and lowest.
Where does the data for the Alapaha River come from?
Streamflow and gauge stage data are sourced from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) National Water Information System. The aggregate flow shown at the top of the page is computed by Snoflo as the sum of all monitored gauges along the river.
How is "percent of normal" calculated?
Today's aggregate streamflow is compared to the historical average aggregate streamflow on this calendar day across the river's full record. 100% means right on average; values above 100% indicate above-normal flow (wet year); values below indicate below-normal (dry year or drought).
Why are some gauges showing very different flows?
Gauges along a river measure flow at different points: headwater gauges read what's coming off the snowpack or mountain runoff; downstream gauges integrate everything upstream, including tributary inputs. Wide spreads usually mean a tributary is contributing significantly between gauges.
What's the elevation profile chart showing?
Each bubble is one gauge along the river, plotted by streamflow (x-axis) and elevation (y-axis), sized by gauge stage. Reading top-down traces the river from headwaters to mouth -- you can see flow build as elevation drops.
Can I get alerts when a specific gauge crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app on a per-gauge basis. Open any individual streamgauge from the table above and favorite it to set a discharge threshold.