Is the Choctawhatchee River flooding?

Florida · 3 gauges · Florida river levels

The Choctawhatchee River is tracked by 3 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 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 Florida 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 at Caryville, Fla.. The highest level ever recorded there was 27.10 ft on 17 March 1929, carrying 206,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1928 (94 annual peaks). It is currently at 1.05 ft, 26.1 ft below that record.

Drains 3,499 sq mi · gauge elevation 39 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Choctawhatchee River near Pittman, Fla.No flooding6.59 ft23 ft
Choctawhatchee River at Caryville, Fla.No flooding1.05 ft14 ft
Choctawhatchee River near Bruce, Fla.No flooding5.02 ft14 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.