Apalachee River Flow
As of 2026-08-03, the Apalachee River is flowing at a combined 85 cfs across 2 USGS streamgauges — 60% of normal for this time of year, versus a seasonal average of 141 cfs.
Total streamflow across the Apalachee River was last observed at 85 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 168 acre-ft of water today; about 60% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 141 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2024-01-10 when daily discharge volume was observed at 3,967 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Apalachee River Near Bostwick reporting a streamflow rate of 79.5 cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Apalachee River, with a gauge stage of 1.72 ft at this location. This river is monitored from 2 different streamgauging stations along the Apalachee River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 947 ft, the Apalachee River At Fence Road.
River streamflow levels
Daily aggregate streamflow across every monitored gauge along the Apalachee River. Use the range buttons to zoom in on a specific period.
Total streamflow
Sum of all monitored streamgauges · daily
Every streamgauge along the Apalachee River
All 2 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)▾ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Apalachee River At Fence Road
GA
USGS 02218565
|
5 | 0.36 | 9.4 | 176% | 0 | 905 | 947 |
|
Apalachee River Near Bostwick
GA
USGS 02219000
|
80 | 1.72 | 60.3 | 104% | 8 | 4,050 | 606 |
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
Apalachee River
The Apalachee River is a tributary of the Oconee River that runs through Georgia, USA. The river is approximately 98 miles long and has a drainage area of about 1,070 square miles. The river was named after the Apalachee Indians, who were indigenous to the area. The river has several reservoirs and dams, including the Jackson Lake, which was created by the Lloyd Shoals Dam. Other notable dams include the High Falls Dam, Lake Varner Dam, and Hard Labor Creek Dam. These dams serve as important sources of hydroelectric power, irrigation, and flood control for surrounding communities. The river also supports various recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and camping. Additionally, the Apalachee River is a vital water source for agricultural activities in the region.
Recreation along the Apalachee River
Fishing access and paddle runs Snoflo tracks within the watershed.
Track the Apalachee 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 Apalachee River
How is the Apalachee River flowing right now?
As of 2026-08-03, the Apalachee River is flowing at a combined 85 cfs across its USGS streamgauges, about 60% of normal for this date. The live per-gauge breakdown and 24-hour trend are shown above.
Is the Apalachee 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 Apalachee 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.