Is the Apalachee River flooding?

Georgia · 3 gauges · Georgia river levels

The Apalachee River is tracked by 3 USGS streamgauges in Georgia. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Apalachee River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 of 3 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Georgia river levels.

data refreshed 10 min ago

Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

River facts

The longest-running gauge on this river is Apalachee River near Bostwick, GA. The highest level ever recorded there was 8.90 ft on 6 January 1946, carrying 11,200 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1945 (53 annual peaks). It is currently at 1.47 ft, 7.4 ft below that record.

Drains 176 sq mi · gauge elevation 544 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Apalachee River at Fence Road, near Dacula, GANo flooding0.41 ft8 ft
Apalachee River near Bostwick, GANo flooding1.47 ft9 ft
Apalachee River at Snows Mill Rd, near Bishop, GANo flood stage defined3.91 ft
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.