Is the Choctawhatchee River flooding?
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.
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.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Choctawhatchee River near Newton, Al. | No flooding | 3.35 ft | 19 ft | |
| Choctawhatchee River near Bellwood AL | No flooding | 4.00 ft | 14 ft | |
| Choctawhatchee River near Geneva, Alabama | No flooding | 2.48 ft | 23 ft |