2026-03-05T18:00:00-07:00
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Summary
Total streamflow across the
Apalachicola River
was last observed at
17,500
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
34,711
acre-ft of water today; about 36%
of normal.
River levels are low and may signify a drought.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
48,617 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2020-03-10 when daily discharge volume was observed at
333,000 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Apalachicola River At Chattahoochee Fla
reporting a streamflow rate of 17,500 cfs.
This is also the highest stage along the Apalachicola River, with a gauge stage of
44.73 ft at this location.
This river is monitored from 2 different streamgauging stations along the Apalachicola River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 44 ft, the
Apalachicola River At Chattahoochee Fla.
15-Day Weather Outlook
River Details
| Last Updated | 2026-03-04 |
| Discharge Volume | 34,711 ACRE-FT |
| Streamflow |
17,500.0 cfs
-2800.0 cfs (-13.79%) |
| Percent of Normal | 36.0% |
| Maximum |
333,000.0 cfs
2020-03-10 |
| Seasonal Avg | 48,617 cfs |
River Streamflow Levels
| Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Apalachicola River At Chattahoochee Fla
USGS 02358000 |
17500 cfs | 44.73 ft | -13.79 | |||||
|
Apalachicola River Nr Blountstown
USGS 02358700 |
17300 cfs | 7.94 ft | 3.59 |
Seasonal Discharge Comparison
Maximum Streamflow Discharge
Streamflow Elevation Profile
The Apalachicola River is a river, approximately 112 mi (180 km) long in the state of Florida. The river's large watershed, known as the ACF River Basin, drains an area of approximately 19,500 square miles (50,505 km2) into the Gulf of Mexico. The distance to its farthest head waters in northeast Georgia is approximately 500 miles (800 km). Its name comes from the Apalachicola people, who used to live along the river.