Choctawhatchee River river
Total streamflow across the Choctawhatchee River was last observed at 8,223 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 16,310 acre-ft of water today; about 61% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 13,551 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 3,490 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the Choctawhatchee River Nr Pittman with a gauge stage of 7.39 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.
River streamflow levels
Daily aggregate streamflow across every monitored gauge along the Choctawhatchee River. Use the range buttons to zoom in on a specific period.
Total streamflow
Sum of all monitored streamgauges · daily
Every streamgauge along the Choctawhatchee River
All 5 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)▾ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Choctawhatchee River Near Newton
AL
USGS 02361000
|
171 | 3.46 | -1.2 | 33% | 34 | 110,000 | 176 |
|
Choctawhatchee River Near Bellwood Al
AL
USGS 02361500
|
408 | 4.07 | -10.7 | 33% | 178 | 39,600 | 115 |
|
Choctawhatchee River Nr Pittman
FL
USGS 02365200
|
1,160 | 7.39 | -12.1 | 38% | 315 | 64,700 | 63 |
|
Choctawhatchee River At Caryville
FL
USGS 02365500
|
1,540 | 2.33 | -9.4 | 44% | 405 | 206,000 | 41 |
|
Choctawhatchee River Nr Bruce
FL
USGS 02366500
|
3,490 | 7.07 | -17.3 | 73% | 1,160 | 220,000 | 6 |
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
Choctawhatchee River
The Choctawhatchee River is a river that flows through Alabama and Florida, running for approximately 141 miles from its source in Alabama to its outlet at Choctawhatchee Bay in Florida. Originally inhabited by the Choctaw people, the river played a significant role in transportation and trade during the early 19th century. The river is also known for its recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and camping. Several reservoirs and dams have been constructed along the river, including the Geneva Dam, which created the Geneva Lake Reservoir, and the Woodruff Dam, which created the Woodruff Lake Reservoir. These reservoirs serve as sources of hydroelectric power and provide irrigation for agricultural purposes. Overall, the Choctawhatchee River is an important waterway for the region, with a rich history and significant economic and recreational value.
Recreation along the Choctawhatchee River
Fishing access and paddle runs Snoflo tracks within the watershed.
Track the Choctawhatchee 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 Choctawhatchee River
Where does the data for the Choctawhatchee 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.