Apalachicola River near Sumatra, Fla.
Is Apalachicola River near Sumatra, Fla. flooding right now?
Apalachicola River near Sumatra, Fla. measured 3.19 ft on 2026-09-11 02:45:00 UTC. That observation was 6.3 ft below its 9.5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.19 ft
Streamflow
9,720 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 9.5 ft, with major flooding at 13.5 ft. The highest crest on record was 15.36 ft on Sun, Mar 15, 1998.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 8 ft | 4.8 ft below |
| Minor flood | 9.5 ft | 6.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 11.5 ft | 8.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 13.5 ft | 10.3 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 15.36 ft | 1998-03-15 |
| 15.05 ft | 1994-07-13 |
| 13.83 ft | 2016-01-01 |
| 13.82 ft | 1990-03-24 |
| 13.69 ft | 2005-04-05 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| New River near Sumatra, Fla | 11.9 mi | Liberty County |
| Jackson River at Ranch Road near Apalachicola, FL | 13.1 mi | Franklin County |
| Apalachicola River.above Chipola Cutoff near Wewahitchka, FL | 14.7 mi | Gulf County |
| Huckleberry Creek near Apalachicola FL | 15.2 mi | Franklin County |
| Ochlockonee River near Smith Creek, Fla. | 26.0 mi | Wakulla 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.