Major Flood
13.5 ft
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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
11.5 ft
Minor Flood
9.5 ft
Action Stage
8 ft
What Floods at Each Level
14 ft
In Howard Creek in Gulf County, significant flooding will result in portions of the community being inaccessible. Water will be up to 3 feet deep in some areas, flooding even some homes that are elevated.
13.5 ft
At Howard Creek in Gulf County water will be up to 2 feet deep throughout portions of the community. Homes not elevated will be prone to flooding.
12.5 ft
In Howard Creek in Gulf County, numerous roads in the area are subject to closure. Water will begin to surround structures, with up to 1 foot of standing water in a few areas.
11.5 ft
At Howard Creek in Gulf County, water begins to cover roads and restrict access throughout the area.
11 ft
Flooding begins on the east bank of the river at Fort Gadsden in Franklin County.
9.5 ft
Water begins to flood low lying areas around Howard Creek in Gulf County.
8 ft
The boat ramp at Howard Creek Landing in Gulf County will be prone to flooding.
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 14, 1998 | 15.36 ft | 152,000 cfs |
| Jul 12, 1994 | 15.05 ft | 148,000 cfs |
| Jan 1, 2016 | 13.83 ft | 168,000 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
SMAF1
River
Apalachicola River
County
Franklin, FL
Coordinates
29.9492°N, 85.0156°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Apalachicola River near Sumatra (in NGVD29)?
The Apalachicola River near Sumatra (in NGVD29) gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02359170) 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 Apalachicola River near Sumatra (in NGVD29)?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Apalachicola River near Sumatra (in NGVD29) is 9.5 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 11.5 feet, and major flooding at 13.5 feet.
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Where is the Apalachicola River near Sumatra (in NGVD29) gauge located?
The gauge is located in Franklin County, Florida at coordinates 29.9492°N, 85.0156°W. USGS site number: 02359170. 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