Total streamflow across the
Alapaha River
was last observed at
4,160
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
8,251
acre-ft of water today; about 227%
of normal.
River levels are high.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
1,832 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 1,420 cfs.
This is also the highest stage along the Alapaha River, with a gauge stage of
67.02 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.
Windspeed
Humidity
Last Updated | 2024-07-26 |
Discharge Volume | 8,251 ACRE-FT |
Streamflow |
4,160.0 cfs
+920.0 cfs (+28.4%) |
Percent of Normal | 227.12% |
Maximum |
40,130.0 cfs
2013-03-05 |
Seasonal Avg | 1,832 cfs |
Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Alapaha River Near Alapaha
USGS 02316000 |
1340 cfs | 10.57 ft | 157.69 | |||||
Alapaha River At Statenville
USGS 02317500 |
1400 cfs | 7.73 ft | 4.48 | |||||
Alapaha River Near Jennings Fla
USGS 02317620 |
1420 cfs | 67.02 ft | 2.9 |
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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.