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Alapaha River River Levels

Last Updated: December 16, 2025

The Alapaha River is a 202-mile-long river that runs through southern Georgia and northern Florida.


Summary

Total streamflow across the Alapaha River was last observed at 452 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 896 acre-ft of water today; about 18% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 2,554 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 230 cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Alapaha River, with a gauge stage of 62.5 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 Details

Last Updated 2025-12-16
Discharge Volume 896 ACRE-FT
Streamflow 451.7 cfs
-24.0 cfs (-5.05%)
Percent of Normal 17.68%
Maximum 40,130.0 cfs
2013-03-05
Seasonal Avg 2,554 cfs
       
River Streamflow Levels
Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Alapaha River Near Alapaha
USGS 02316000
57 cfs 3.45 ft -19.8
Alapaha River At Statenville
USGS 02317500
165 cfs 2.4 ft 3.13
Alapaha River Near Jennings Fla
USGS 02317620
230 cfs 62.5 ft -6.12
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.