Major Flood
36 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
30 ft
Minor Flood
23 ft
Action Stage
18 ft
What Floods at Each Level
53 ft
Flood water will be on the Pea River Bridge.
50 ft
Flood water will rise to the state highway 52 bridge.
48 ft
Flood water reaches the minimum elevation of the levee.
47 ft
About 125 homes outside the levee will be flooded.
43 ft
Highway 27 between the Pea River and the levee will start to flood.
42 ft
Water will rise to the school on West Mulkey Avenue. Highway 52 will start to flood.
38 ft
Highway 27 northeast of the city will start to flood.
34 ft
More extensive flooding will occur outside the levee. Numerous evacuations will be required.
30 ft
About 30 homes outside the levee will flood.
27 ft
Farmlands and some farm roads will flood.
25 ft
Homes along East Westville Avenue will begin to flood. Fowler Park will start to flood.
23 ft
Minor lowland flooding begins.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 1929 | 46.9 ft | — |
| Jul 7, 1994 | 42.42 ft | — |
| Mar 18, 1990 | 38.54 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
GNVA1
River
Choctawhatchee River
County
Geneva, AL
Coordinates
31.0411°N, 85.8522°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Choctawhatchee River at Geneva (SR 52)?
The Choctawhatchee River at Geneva (SR 52) gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02362000) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Choctawhatchee River at Geneva (SR 52)?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Choctawhatchee River at Geneva (SR 52) is 23 feet. Action stage begins at 18 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 30 feet, and major flooding at 36 feet.
How do I get alerts when Choctawhatchee River rises?
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Where is the Choctawhatchee River at Geneva (SR 52) gauge located?
The gauge is located in Geneva County, Alabama at coordinates 31.0411°N, 85.8522°W. USGS site number: 02362000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.