River stage
Chipola River
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 4 of 4
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 4 of 4 gauges on the Chipola River reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Chipola River levels, gauge by gauge
The Chipola River is measured at 4 gauges. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Altha | 11.69 ft | normal, rising |
| Marianna | 7.45 ft | normal, rising |
| Scott's Ferry | 19.30 ft | normal, steady |
| Wewahitchka | 16.71 ft | normal, steady |
Recent levels on the Chipola River
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Altha, FL, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Holmes Creek 1 gauge
- Spring Creek (FL, GA) 5 gauges
- Little River (FL, GA) 4 gauges
- Shoal River 2 gauges
- Yellow River (FL) 4 gauges
- Blackwater River (AL, FL) 2 gauges
- Escambia River 2 gauges
- Alapaha River 4 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Chipola River flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 4 reporting gauges on the Chipola River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Chipola River?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Altha is at 11.69 ft; Marianna is at 7.45 ft; Scott's Ferry is at 19.30 ft; Wewahitchka is at 16.71 ft.
Where is the Chipola River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 4 gauges on the Chipola River in Florida.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.
River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.