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Alapaha River River Levels

Last Updated: March 4, 2026

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 997 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 1,978 acre-ft of water today; about 13% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 7,623 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 440 cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Alapaha River, with a gauge stage of 63.23 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.




15-Day Weather Outlook


River Details

Last Updated 2026-03-04
Discharge Volume 1,978 ACRE-FT
Streamflow 997.0 cfs
+4.0 cfs (+0.4%)
Percent of Normal 13.08%
Maximum 40,130.0 cfs
2013-03-05
Seasonal Avg 7,623 cfs
       
River Streamflow Levels
Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Alapaha River Near Alapaha
USGS 02316000
211 cfs 5.82 ft 3.43
Alapaha River At Statenville
USGS 02317500
346 cfs 3.4 ft 1.17
Alapaha River Near Jennings Fla
USGS 02317620
440 cfs 63.23 ft -1.57
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.