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Apalachicola River Water Level

Live gauge height for Apalachicola River, measured at USGS station APALACHICOLA RIVER NR SUMATRA,FLA. (8.3 mi from the nearest mapped ramp).

Current gauge height
3.51 ft
Updated 1 hr ago
vs. 30-day average
-0.65 ft
30-day avg: 4.16 ft
Water temperature
87°F

30-Day Water Level Trend

2026-08-04Range: 3.645.02 ft2026-09-01

Apalachicola River is currently 0.7 ft below its 30-day average — shallow ramps may have less water at the end of the concrete; trim up early and check local reports before launching.

Boat Ramps on Apalachicola River (10)

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Apalachicola River Water Level FAQ

What is the water level of Apalachicola River today?

The USGS gauge for Apalachicola River (APALACHICOLA RIVER NR SUMATRA,FLA.) currently reads a gauge height of 3.51 feet, 0.7 ft below its 30-day average. Readings update throughout the day from USGS instrumentation.

Is Apalachicola River high or low right now?

Compared with the past 30 days, Apalachicola River is 0.7 ft below its 30-day average.

Where can I launch a boat on Apalachicola River?

BoatLaunchMap lists 10 boat ramps on Apalachicola River, each with directions, ratings, and launch details.

Data: U.S. Geological Survey, station 02359170. Gauge height is measured relative to the station datum, not lake depth. Always verify conditions on site before launching.