River stage
Marianna, Chipola River
- River level
- 7.45 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +1.20 ft
- Recent high
- 14.48 ft
- Recent low
- 5.06 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS MALF1
- 30-day change
- +1.70 ft
- Average
- 6.89 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 27.00 ft
In brief
The Chipola River at Marianna, FL read 7.45 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 6.55 ft below action stage. That is 1.70 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge MALF1
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27.00 ft | 1975-04-15 |
| 2 | 24.00 ft | 1994-07-10 |
| 3 | 23.66 ft | 2009-03-31 |
| 4 | 22.97 ft | 2013-02-28 |
| 5 | 21.88 ft | 2016-04-04 |
| 6 | 21.65 ft | 1979-02-27 |
| 7 | 21.20 ft | 1991-03-06 |
| 8 | 21.00 ft | 1978-03-13 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 16.00 ft
The Yancey Boat Ramp off Caverns Road floods.
- 18.00 ft
Water begins to overflow into low lying areas north of town near the Florida Caverns. The southern half of the Citizens Lodge Park begins to flood. The Magnolia Road boat ramp begins to flood. Structures not elevated on Bear Paw Lane and River Chase Road begin to flood.
- 18.50 ft
Water begins to overtop the bank at Turtle Bend Lane.
- 19.00 ft
The Florida Caverns is subject to closure. Flooding increases at Turtle Bend Lane beginning to flood primary access into the area. Residences along Cook Road and Kiwi Trail along the Chipola River begin to flood.
- 20.00 ft
Water spreads out across the flood plain north of Marianna near Caverns Road inundating much of the Citizens Lodge Park.
- 20.50 ft
Flooding increases south of Interstate 10 with near Magnolia Road. Water begins to surround several homes off Turtle Bend Lane. Access into the area is severely restricted.
- 21.00 ft
Extensive flooding occurs in the Citizens Lodge Park. Water begins to approach the lodge.
- 22.00 ft
The Citizens Lodge north of town is surrounded by flood waters. Water floods Old US Road east of Marianna near Bridgewood Drive. Areas along Cook Road and Kiwi Trail experience significant flooding and are inaccessible along the Chipola River. Homes in Turtle Bend become inaccessible.
- 23.00 ft
Homes in Marianna on Angela Drive are surrounded by flood waters. A home on Cherokee Street south of Putnam Street is also surrounded by flood waters. Water reaches the base of the Magnolia Road Bridge south of Interstate 10.
- 25.00 ft
Water approaches residences along Noland Street near Kelson Avenue in Marianna.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Chipola River flooding at Marianna?
No. The Chipola River at Marianna is at 7.45 ft, 6.55 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Marianna?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 14 ft, minor flooding 18 ft, moderate flooding 22 ft and major flooding 26 ft.
What is the highest the Chipola River has been at Marianna?
The highest crest on record is 27.0 ft, on 1975-04-15.
Is the Chipola River high or low right now at Marianna?
At 7.45 ft it is higher than 79% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge MALF1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 02358789). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.