Alapaha River

Last Updated: April 14, 2026

Total streamflow across the Alapaha River was last observed at 277 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 550 acre-ft of water today; about 8% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 3,335 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 142 cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Alapaha River, with a gauge stage of 62.07 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.


15-Day Long Term Forecast


River Details

Last Updated 2026-04-14
Discharge Volume 550 ACRE-FT
Streamflow 277.1 cfs
Past 24 Hours: -8.6 cfs (-3.01%)
Percent of Normal 8.31%
Maximum 40,130.0 cfs
2013-03-05
Seasonal Avg 3,335 cfs
       
River Streamflow Levels
Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Alapaha River Near Alapaha
USGS 02316000
32 cfs 2.97 ft -18.09
Alapaha River At Statenville
USGS 02317500
103 cfs 1.92 ft -7.89
Alapaha River Near Jennings Fla
USGS 02317620
142 cfs 62.07 ft -7.45
Seasonal Discharge Comparison
Maximum Streamflow Discharge
Streamflow Elevation Profile

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.