Choctawhatchee River near Geneva, Alabama
Is Choctawhatchee River near Geneva, Alabama flooding right now?
Choctawhatchee River near Geneva, Alabama measured 2.48 ft on 2026-09-22 20:45:00 UTC. That observation was 20.5 ft below its 23 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.48 ft
Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 23 ft, with major flooding at 36 ft. The highest crest on record was 46.9 ft on Sat, Mar 16, 1929.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 18 ft | 15.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 23 ft | 20.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 30 ft | 27.5 ft below |
| Major flood | 36 ft | 33.5 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 46.9 ft | 1929-03-16 |
| 42.42 ft | 1994-07-08 |
| 38.54 ft | 1990-03-19 |
| 35.87 ft | 1998-03-10 |
| 34.36 ft | 1975-04-11 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Choctawhatchee River near Pittman, Fla. | 6.3 mi | Holmes County |
| Choctawhatchee River near Bellwood AL | 9.1 mi | Geneva County |
| Wrights Creek at Sh 177-a near Bonifay, FL | 13.8 mi | Holmes County |
| Pea River near Samson AL | 15.4 mi | Geneva County |
| Little Double Bridges Creek near Enterprise, Al. | 17.1 mi | Coffee 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.