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CHOCTAWHATCHEE RIVER

RIVER LEVELS
May 6, 2025


Total streamflow across the Choctawhatchee River was last observed at 6,638 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 13,166 acre-ft of water today; about 37% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 17,970 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2016-01-02 when daily discharge volume was observed at 183,600 cfs.

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Choctawhatchee River Nr Bruce reporting a streamflow rate of 2,790 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the Choctawhatchee River Nr Pittman with a gauge stage of 7.96 ft. This river is monitored from 5 different streamgauging stations along the Choctawhatchee River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 176 ft, the Choctawhatchee River Near Newton.

Last Updated 2025-05-06
Discharge Volume 13,166 ACRE-FT
Streamflow 6,638.0 cfs
-127.0 cfs (-1.88%)
Percent of Normal 36.94%
Maximum 183,600.0 cfs
2016-01-02
Seasonal Avg 17,970 cfs
       
River Streamflow Levels
Created with Highcharts 8.0.0Total River Discharge (cfs)27. Apr28. Apr29. Apr30. Apr1. May2. May3. May4. May5. May6. May02.5k5k7.5k10k
Seasonal Discharge Comparison
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Maximum Streamflow Discharge
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Weather Forecast

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Streamflow Elevation Profile
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The Choctawhatchee River is a 141-mile-long (227 km) river in the southern United States, flowing through southeast Alabama and the Panhandle of Florida before emptying into Choctawhatchee Bay in Okaloosa and Walton counties. The river, the bay and their adjacent watersheds collectively drain 5,350 square miles (13,900 km2).