Alapaha River at Alapaha
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 220.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 223.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 226.0 ft.
| Action stage | 220.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 223.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 226.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 226.6 ft on Apr 30, 1928 (historic crest)
- 226.2 ft on Apr 4, 2009 (historic crest)
- 225.4 ft on Apr 4, 1948 (historic crest)
- 225.2 ft on Mar 9, 2020 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 223.0 ft | Minor flooding begins primarily affecting swamplands along the creek near US-82. |
|---|---|
| 226.0 ft | Structures may be impacted by rising water on the west bank of the creek in the vicinity of Alapaha River Drive upstream of the gage. |
Forecast office: NWS Tallahassee · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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