Chipola River river
Total streamflow across the Chipola River was last observed at 1,500 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 2,975 acre-ft of water today; about 93% of normal. Average streamflow for this time of year is 1,614 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2013-03-01 when daily discharge volume was observed at 21,630 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Chipola River Nr Altha reporting a streamflow rate of 954 cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Chipola River, with a gauge stage of 10.21 ft at this location. This river is monitored from 2 different streamgauging stations along the Chipola River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 65 ft, the Chipola River At Marianna Fl.
River streamflow levels
Daily aggregate streamflow across every monitored gauge along the Chipola River. Use the range buttons to zoom in on a specific period.
Total streamflow
Sum of all monitored streamgauges · daily
Every streamgauge along the Chipola 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)▾ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Chipola River At Marianna Fl
FL
USGS 02358789
|
546 | 6.94 | 3.4 | 105% | 83 | 9,630 | 65 |
|
Chipola River Nr Altha
FL
USGS 02359000
|
954 | 10.21 | 1.2 | 91% | 226 | 12,900 | 38 |
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
Chipola River
The Chipola River is a 92-mile-long river located in the Florida panhandle. It was named by the Muscogee tribe and has been an important source of water for the region for centuries. The river is fed by multiple springs along its course, making it a popular destination for recreational activities such as swimming, paddling, and fishing. It is also used for agricultural irrigation. The river flows through several reservoirs, including the Merritt's Millpond and the Chipola River Greenway. The dam at the Merritt's Millpond was built in the 1800s to power a nearby mill and is now a popular spot for canoeing and kayaking. Despite concerns of pollution from the nearby paper mill, the Chipola River remains a popular destination for those seeking outdoor activities and scenic views.
Recreation along the Chipola River
Fishing access and paddle runs Snoflo tracks within the watershed.
Track the Chipola 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 Chipola River
Where does the data for the Chipola 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.