Apalachicola River near Sumatra (in NGVD29)
Critical Stages
8' - Action
9.5' - Flood
11.5' - Moderate
13.5' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 5:45 AM EST 12/16/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 3.68 ft
Flow: 10.9 kcfs
Forecast
Forecast not available for this location.
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 5:45 AM 12/16 | 3.68 | 10.9 |
| 5:30 AM 12/16 | 3.68 | 10.9 |
| 5:15 AM 12/16 | 3.69 | 10.9 |
| 5:00 AM 12/16 | 3.69 | 10.9 |
| 4:45 AM 12/16 | 3.7 | 10.9 |
| 4:30 AM 12/16 | 3.7 | 10.9 |
| 4:15 AM 12/16 | 3.71 | 10.9 |
| 4:00 AM 12/16 | 3.71 | 10.9 |
| 3:45 AM 12/16 | 3.71 | 10.9 |
| 3:30 AM 12/16 | 3.72 | 11 |
| 3:15 AM 12/16 | 3.72 | 11 |
| 3:00 AM 12/16 | 3.73 | 11 |
| 2:45 AM 12/16 | 3.72 | 11 |
| 2:30 AM 12/16 | 3.73 | 11 |
| 2:15 AM 12/16 | 3.73 | 11 |
| 2:00 AM 12/16 | 3.73 | 11 |
| 1:45 AM 12/16 | 3.74 | 11 |
| 1:30 AM 12/16 | 3.73 | 11 |
| 1:15 AM 12/16 | 3.74 | 11 |
| 1:00 AM 12/16 | 3.74 | 11 |
| 12:45 AM 12/16 | 3.74 | 11 |
| 12:30 AM 12/16 | 3.74 | 11 |
| 12:15 AM 12/16 | 3.74 | 11 |
| 12:00 AM 12/16 | 3.74 | 11 |
| 11:45 PM 12/15 | 3.74 | 11 |
| 11:30 PM 12/15 | 3.74 | 11 |
| 11:15 PM 12/15 | 3.74 | 11 |
| 11:00 PM 12/15 | 3.74 | 11 |
| 10:45 PM 12/15 | 3.74 | 11 |
| 10:30 PM 12/15 | 3.74 | 11 |
14' -
In Howard Creek in Gulf County, significant flooding will result in portions of the community being inaccessible. Water will be up to 3 feet deep in some areas, flooding even some homes that are elevated.
13.5' -
At Howard Creek in Gulf County water will be up to 2 feet deep throughout portions of the community. Homes not elevated will be prone to flooding.
12.5' -
In Howard Creek in Gulf County, numerous roads in the area are subject to closure. Water will begin to surround structures, with up to 1 foot of standing water in a few areas.
11.5' -
At Howard Creek in Gulf County, water begins to cover roads and restrict access throughout the area.
11' -
Flooding begins on the east bank of the river at Fort Gadsden in Franklin County.
9.5' -
Water begins to flood low lying areas around Howard Creek in Gulf County.
8' -
The boat ramp at Howard Creek Landing in Gulf County will be prone to flooding.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Mar 15, 1998 | 15.36 |
| Jul 13, 1994 | 15.05 |
| Jan 1, 2016 | 13.83 |
| Mar 24, 1990 | 13.82 |
| Apr 5, 2005 | 13.69 |
| Apr 5, 2009 | 13.19 |
| Mar 13, 2020 | 13.13 |
| Feb 2, 1978 | 12.92 |
| Feb 20, 2009 | 11.74 |
| Mar 2, 2013 | 11.65 |
| Feb 27, 2020 | 11.53 |
| Apr 5, 1980 | 11.48 |
| Mar 16, 2024 | 11.16 |
| Apr 14, 2014 | 10.94 |
| Feb 20, 2024 | 10.91 |
| Apr 24, 2014 | 10.81 |
| Mar 3, 1979 | 10.7 |
| Apr 8, 2016 | 10.62 |
| Mar 10, 1991 | 10.6 |
| Feb 15, 2020 | 10.42 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
