IsItFlooding

Is the Chipola River flooding?

Florida · 2 gauges · Florida river levels

The Chipola River is tracked by 2 USGS streamgauges in Florida. 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 Chipola River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 of 2 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 Florida river levels.

data refreshed 2 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 Chipola River near Altha, Fla.. The highest level ever recorded there was 33.55 ft on 20 September 1926, carrying 25,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1913 (90 annual peaks). It is currently at 8.84 ft, 24.7 ft below that record.

Drains 781 sq mi · gauge elevation 20 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Chipola River at Marianna FLNo flooding5.31 ft18 ft
Chipola River near Altha, Fla.No flooding8.84 ft22 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.