Apalachicola River river
Total streamflow across the Apalachicola River was last observed at 13,410 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 26,598 acre-ft of water today; about 47% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 28,628 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 Nr Blountstown reporting a streamflow rate of 6,960 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the Apalachicola River At Chattahoochee Fla with a gauge stage of 39.29 ft. 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.
River streamflow levels
Daily aggregate streamflow across every monitored gauge along the Apalachicola River. Use the range buttons to zoom in on a specific period.
Total streamflow
Sum of all monitored streamgauges · daily
Every streamgauge along the Apalachicola 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)▾ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Apalachicola River At Chattahoochee Fla
FL
USGS 02358000
|
6,450 | 39.29 | -0.9 | 39% | 4,320 | 161,000 | 44 |
|
Apalachicola River Nr Blountstown
FL
USGS 02358700
|
6,960 | 1.89 | -0.4 | 42% | 5,400 | 188,000 | 32 |
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
Apalachicola River
The Apalachicola River is a 106-mile-long river in Florida that flows from the Georgia border to the Gulf of Mexico. The river has a rich history, with Native Americans and European settlers using it for transportation and trade. The river is a vital source of water for agriculture in the region, with crops such as cotton and peanuts relying on it for irrigation. The Apalachicola River is also home to several hydroelectric power plants, including the Jim Woodruff Dam, which creates Lake Seminole. The lake is a popular recreational spot for fishing and boating. The river is known for its diverse wildlife, including alligators, bald eagles, and manatees. Despite its importance, the Apalachicola River has faced challenges, including issues with water management and disputes over water usage between Florida, Georgia, and Alabama.
Recreation along the Apalachicola River
Fishing access and paddle runs Snoflo tracks within the watershed.
Track the Apalachicola 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 Apalachicola River
Where does the data for the Apalachicola 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.