River FL AL GA

Apalachicola River

Florida • 30.2701, -85.0083

Length

109 mi

175 km

Elevation

76′ → -3′

79 ft drop

Stream Order

Major River

Slope

0.01%

0.7 ft/mi

Drainage

18,617 mi²

48,218 km²

Avg Flow

26,367 cfs

5.5 mph velocity

Path to Mouth

109 mi

175 km to ocean

Classification

Terminal

Mid-reach

Elevation Profile

Data from USGS & NOAA for informational purposes only. More

Monitor

Water Level Gauges on Apalachicola River

There are 4 USGS water level monitoring stations on Apalachicola River providing real-time flow and stage data.

There are 27 boat ramps, launches, and public access points on Apalachicola River.