Is the Choctawhatchee River flooding?

Alabama · 3 gauges · Alabama river levels

The Choctawhatchee River is tracked by 3 USGS streamgauges in Alabama. 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 Choctawhatchee River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 3 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 Alabama river levels.

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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 Choctawhatchee River near Newton, Al.. The highest level ever recorded there was 42.00 ft on 15 March 1929, carrying 110,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1922 (98 annual peaks). It is currently at 3.35 ft, 38.6 ft below that record.

Drains 686 sq mi · gauge elevation 139 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Choctawhatchee River near Newton, Al.No flooding3.35 ft19 ft
Choctawhatchee River near Bellwood ALNo flooding4.00 ft14 ft
Choctawhatchee River near Geneva, AlabamaNo flooding2.48 ft23 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.