RIVER GAUGE · CHIPOLA RIVER
Chipola River near Altha (CR 274)
Calhoun County, Florida
Water level9.03 ft
Flow704 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action18 ft
Minor flood22 ft
Moderate flood23 ft
Major flood30 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 30 ft
Major flood damage will occur.
- 28.5 ft
Water will reach the highway 274 bridge and approach the road.
- 23 ft
Water will start to affect houses and mobile homes in the flood plain downstream from the gage. A few fish camps downstream of highway 20 will be affected by flood water.
- 22 ft
Minor lowland flooding will occur. Lamb Eddy Road near the boat ramp will flood.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 1926 | 33.55 ft | 25,000 cfs |
| Apr 4, 1948 | 32.2 ft | 19,100 cfs |
| Apr 3, 2009 | 30.79 ft | 13,400 cfs |
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