RIVER GAUGE · APALACHICOLA RIVER
Apalachicola River at Wewahitchka at Mile 44 (USACE)
Gulf County, Florida
Water level12.55 ft
Flow7,160 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:15 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action23 ft
Minor flood24.5 ft
Moderate flood26 ft
Major flood27.5 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 27.5 ft
Flooding will increase along the Chipola Cutoff. Significant flooding impacts areas west of the Chipola Cutoff.
- 26 ft
Flooding will occur around Gaskin Park and into the Chipola Cutoff. Homes not elevated on the cutoff will be vulnerable to flooding. Flooding occurs at Red Bull Island.
- 24.5 ft
Kentucky Landing will flood.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 1998 | 28.3 ft | -9,999 cfs |
| Jul 11, 1994 | 28.13 ft | -9,999 cfs |
| Mar 11, 2020 | 27.45 ft | 52,500 cfs |
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