Apalachicola River below Woodruff Dam, near Sneads, FL
Is Apalachicola River below Woodruff Dam, near Sneads, FL flooding right now?
Apalachicola River below Woodruff Dam, near Sneads, FL measured 39.03 ft on 2026-09-11 02:00:00 UTC. That observation was 24.0 ft below its 63 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
39.03 ft
Streamflow
4,940 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 63 ft, with major flooding at 74 ft. The highest crest on record was 76.29 ft on Sun, Jul 10, 1994.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 56 ft | 17.0 ft below |
| Minor flood | 63 ft | 24.0 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 69 ft | 30.0 ft below |
| Major flood | 74 ft | 35.0 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 76.29 ft | 1994-07-10 |
| 76.07 ft | 1998-03-12 |
| 73.66 ft | 2015-12-29 |
| 71.67 ft | 2020-03-09 |
| 67.56 ft | 2024-02-16 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Apalachicola River at Chattahoochee Fla | 0.3 mi | Gadsden County |
| Spring Creek near Reynoldsville, GA | 15.3 mi | Decatur County |
| Quincy Creek at State Hwy 267 at Quincy, Fla. | 18.2 mi | Gadsden County |
| Telogia Creek near Bristol, Fla. | 19.5 mi | Liberty County |
| Chipola River near Altha, Fla. | 21.4 mi | Calhoun 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.