Chipola River near Altha, Fla.
Is Chipola River near Altha, Fla. flooding right now?
Chipola River near Altha, Fla. measured 8.91 ft on 2026-09-11 02:00:00 UTC. That observation was 13.1 ft below its 22 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
8.91 ft
Streamflow
641 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 22 ft, with major flooding at 30 ft. The highest crest on record was 33.55 ft on Mon, Sep 20, 1926.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 18 ft | 9.1 ft below |
| Minor flood | 22 ft | 13.1 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 23 ft | 14.1 ft below |
| Major flood | 30 ft | 21.1 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 33.55 ft | 1926-09-20 |
| 32.2 ft | 1948-04-05 |
| 30.79 ft | 2009-04-04 |
| 30.73 ft | 1998-03-13 |
| 30.66 ft | 2009-04-04 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Apalachicola River near Blountstown, Florida | 10.9 mi | Calhoun County |
| Telogia Creek near Bristol, Fla. | 15.9 mi | Liberty County |
| Chipola River at Marianna FL | 16.8 mi | Jackson County |
| Muddy Branch near Marianna, FL | 20.8 mi | Jackson County |
| Apalachicola River below Woodruff Dam, near Sneads, FL | 21.4 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.