Summary
Total streamflow across the
Chipola River
was last observed at
812
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
1,611
acre-ft of water today; about 46%
of normal.
River levels are low and may signify a drought.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
1,764 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 600 cfs.
This is also the highest stage along the Chipola River, with a gauge stage of
8.58 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 Details
| Last Updated | 2025-12-04 |
| Discharge Volume | 1,611 ACRE-FT |
| Streamflow |
812.0 cfs
+4.0 cfs (+0.5%) |
| Percent of Normal | 46.03% |
| Maximum |
21,630.0 cfs
2013-03-01 |
| Seasonal Avg | 1,764 cfs |
River Streamflow Levels
| Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Chipola River At Marianna Fl
USGS 02358789 |
212 cfs | 5.24 ft | 7.07 | |||||
|
Chipola River Nr Altha
USGS 02359000 |
600 cfs | 8.58 ft | -1.64 |
Seasonal Discharge Comparison
Maximum Streamflow Discharge
Streamflow Elevation Profile
The Chipola River is a tributary of the Apalachicola River in western Florida. It is part of the ACF River Basin watershed.
The 92.5-mile-long (148.9 km) river crosses present-day Jackson, Calhoun and Gulf counties.
The river flows through what is now preserved as the Dead Lakes State Recreation Area just before reaching its mouth at the confluence with the Apalachicola. The Dead Lakes were formed when the Apalachicola deposited sand bars blocking the mouth of the Chipola.
The Chipola River flows for several miles south from the Dead Lakes, parallel to the Apalachicola River, before reaching its confluence with the larger river.