Chipola River near Altha (CR 274)
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 18.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 22.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 23.0 ft; major flooding begins at 30.0 ft.
| Action stage | 18.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 22.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 23.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 30.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 33.5 ft on Sep 20, 1926 (historic crest)
- 32.2 ft on Apr 5, 1948 (historic crest)
- 30.8 ft on Apr 4, 2009 (historic crest)
- 30.7 ft on Mar 13, 1998 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 22.0 ft | Minor lowland flooding will occur. Lamb Eddy Road near the boat ramp will flood. |
|---|---|
| 23.0 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. |
| 28.5 ft | Water will reach the highway 274 bridge and approach the road. |
| 30.0 ft | Major flood damage will occur. |
Forecast office: NWS Tallahassee · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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