Apalachee River near Bostwick
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 7.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 9.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 16.0 ft; major flooding begins at 21.0 ft.
| Action stage | 7.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 9.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 16.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 21.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 8.9 ft on Jan 6, 1946 (historic crest)
- 8.3 ft on Nov 28, 1948 (historic crest)
- 7.5 ft on Mar 17, 1990 (historic crest)
- 7.4 ft on Jul 2, 2003 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 7.0 ft | Water enters the flood plain at this point. The area at the gage site is an isolated part of the county where very high banks or cliffs exist. |
|---|---|
| 9.0 ft | Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding occurs. Water overflows into any agricultural lands and pastures near the river upstream and downstream from the river gauge. |
| 16.0 ft | Moderate flooding begins. River access roads are covered with water. Robinson Creek upstream and Freem Creek downstream from the river gauge will backup and cause additional flooding. |
Forecast office: NWS Peachtree City · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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