River stage
Altha, Chipola River
- River level
- 11.69 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +0.55 ft
- Recent high
- 16.38 ft
- Recent low
- 8.66 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS ALTF1
- 30-day change
- +2.66 ft
- Average
- 10.21 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 33.55 ft
In brief
The Chipola River at Altha, FL read 11.69 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 6.31 ft below action stage. That is 2.66 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge ALTF1
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33.55 ft | 1926-09-20 |
| 2 | 32.20 ft | 1948-04-05 |
| 3 | 30.79 ft | 2009-04-04 |
| 4 | 30.73 ft | 1998-03-13 |
| 5 | 30.66 ft | 2009-04-04 |
| 6 | 29.60 ft | 1994-07-11 |
| 7 | 29.43 ft | 1975-04-16 |
| 8 | 28.94 ft | 2013-03-02 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 22.00 ft
Minor lowland flooding will occur. Lamb Eddy Road near the boat ramp will flood.
- 23.00 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.
- 28.50 ft
Water will reach the highway 274 bridge and approach the road.
- 30.00 ft
Major flood damage will occur.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Chipola River flooding at Altha?
No. The Chipola River at Altha is at 11.69 ft, 6.31 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Altha?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 18 ft, minor flooding 22 ft, moderate flooding 23 ft and major flooding 30 ft.
What is the highest the Chipola River has been at Altha?
The highest crest on record is 33.55 ft, on 1926-09-20.
Is the Chipola River high or low right now at Altha?
At 11.69 ft it is higher than 84% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge ALTF1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 02359000). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.