River stage
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS ALAG1
In brief
The Alapaha River at Alapaha, GA read 218.72 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 1.28 ft below action stage.
Source: National Weather Service gauge ALAG1
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 226.60 ft | 1928-04-30 |
| 2 | 226.23 ft | 2009-04-04 |
| 3 | 225.40 ft | 1948-04-04 |
| 4 | 225.23 ft | 2020-03-09 |
| 5 | 224.57 ft | 2013-02-28 |
| 6 | 224.40 ft | 1993-01-18 |
| 7 | 224.26 ft | 2005-04-01 |
| 8 | 224.05 ft | 1986-02-12 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
Minor flooding begins primarily affecting swamplands along the creek near US-82.
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.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
No. The Alapaha River at Alapaha is at 218.72 ft, 1.28 ft below action stage.
The National Weather Service sets action stage 220 ft, minor flooding 223 ft and moderate flooding 226 ft.
The highest crest on record is 226.6 ft, on 1928-04-30.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge ALAG1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 02316000). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.