Upper Chipola River Water Level

Q: What is the water level of Upper Chipola River today?

Upper Chipola River water levels are measured at USGS gauge CHIPOLA RIVER AT MARIANNA FL; the current gauge height updates on this page throughout the day, alongside a 30-day trend.

Q: Is Upper Chipola River high or low right now?

This page compares the current reading against the trailing 30-day average and range for Upper Chipola River — above the average means higher water than usual, below means lower.

Live gauge height for Upper Chipola River, measured at USGS station CHIPOLA RIVER AT MARIANNA FL (12.9 mi from the nearest mapped ramp).

Current gauge height

7.70 ft

Updated 59 min ago

vs. 30-day average

+1.90 ft

30-day avg: 5.80 ft

Streamflow

704 cfs

30-Day Water Level Trend

2026-09-15Range: 5.07–7.69 ft2026-10-14

Upper Chipola River is currently 1.9 ft above its 30-day average — ramps and courtesy docks may sit deeper than usual; watch for submerged hazards near shorelines.

Boat Ramps on Upper Chipola River (2)

Lily Pad Adventures (Call Ahead 850-326-4884)
Upper Chipola River Highway 2 Canoe Access (Not Recommended) — Sills, Florida

See all Upper Chipola River boat ramps →

Upper Chipola River Water Level FAQ

What is the water level of Upper Chipola River today?

The USGS gauge for Upper Chipola River (CHIPOLA RIVER AT MARIANNA FL) currently reads a gauge height of 7.70 feet, 1.9 ft above its 30-day average. Readings update throughout the day from USGS instrumentation.

Is Upper Chipola River high or low right now?

Compared with the past 30 days, Upper Chipola River is 1.9 ft above its 30-day average.

Where can I launch a boat on Upper Chipola River?

BoatLaunchMap lists 2 boat ramps on Upper Chipola River, each with directions, ratings, and launch details.

Data: U.S. Geological Survey, station 02358789. Gauge height is measured relative to the station datum, not lake depth. Always verify conditions on site before launching.