Apalachee River near Bostwick, GA
Is Apalachee River near Bostwick, GA flooding right now?
Apalachee River near Bostwick, GA measured 1.44 ft on 2026-11-11 12:45:00 UTC. That observation was 7.6 ft below its 9 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.44 ft
Streamflow
42 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 9 ft, with major flooding at 21 ft. The highest crest on record was 8.9 ft on Sun, Jan 6, 1946.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 7 ft | 5.6 ft below |
| Minor flood | 9 ft | 7.6 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 16 ft | 14.6 ft below |
| Major flood | 21 ft | 19.6 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 8.9 ft | 1946-01-06 |
| 8.26 ft | 1948-11-28 |
| 7.54 ft | 1990-03-17 |
| 7.43 ft | 2003-07-02 |
| 7.1 ft | 1945-04-25 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Apalachee River at Snows Mill Rd, near Bishop, GA | 6.0 mi | Walton County |
| Oconee River near Penfield, GA | 11.2 mi | Greene County |
| Middle Oconee River near Athens, GA | 11.3 mi | Clarke County |
| North Oconee River at College St, at Athens, GA | 13.7 mi | Clarke County |
| Middle Oconee River near Arcade, GA | 17.6 mi | Jackson County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.