Station Name: JACKSON RIVER AT RANCH ROAD NR APALACHICOLA, FL
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 43 feet

Nearest Address:
Ranch Rd
Apalachicola, FL 32320
Franklin County

GPS Coordinates: 29.7695111, -85.0842806

Nearby Water Temperatures

Rip Current Statement issued January 27 at 12:49AM EST until January 27 at 4:00PM EST by NWS Tallahassee FL

Effective: Tue January 27, 2026, 12:49 AM
Expires: Tue January 27, 2026, 4:00 PM

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Gulf County Beaches. * WHEN...Through this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

Freeze Warning issued January 26 at 12:28PM EST until January 27 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Tallahassee FL

Effective: Mon January 26, 2026, 12:28 PM
Expires: Tue January 27, 2026, 11:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 8 degrees expected. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 18 degrees expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Alabama, Florida Big Bend and Eastern Florida Panhandle, and southwest Georgia. * WHEN...From 9 PM EST /8 PM CST/ this evening to 11 AM EST /10 AM CST/ Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Wear protective clothing such as a hat, face mask and heavy gloves or mittens if you have plans to be outdoors. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-ground pipes to protect them from freezing. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 26 at 12:28PM EST until January 27 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Tallahassee FL

Effective: Mon January 26, 2026, 12:28 PM
Expires: Tue January 27, 2026, 11:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 8 degrees expected. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 18 degrees expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Alabama, Florida Big Bend and Eastern Florida Panhandle, and southwest Georgia. * WHEN...From 9 PM EST /8 PM CST/ this evening to 11 AM EST /10 AM CST/ Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Wear protective clothing such as a hat, face mask and heavy gloves or mittens if you have plans to be outdoors. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-ground pipes to protect them from freezing. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 27 at 1:38AM EST until January 27 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Tallahassee FL

Effective: Tue January 27, 2026, 1:38 AM
Expires: Tue January 27, 2026, 11:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 9. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 17. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Alabama, Big Bend and Panhandle Florida, and southwest Georgia. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EST /10 AM CST/ this morning. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Wear protective clothing such as a hat, facemask and heavy gloves or mittens if you have plans to be outdoors. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-ground pipes to protect them from freezing. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Freeze Warning issued January 27 at 1:38AM EST until January 27 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Tallahassee FL

Effective: Tue January 27, 2026, 1:38 AM
Expires: Tue January 27, 2026, 11:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 9. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 17. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Alabama, Big Bend and Panhandle Florida, and southwest Georgia. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EST /10 AM CST/ this morning. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Wear protective clothing such as a hat, facemask and heavy gloves or mittens if you have plans to be outdoors. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-ground pipes to protect them from freezing. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Freeze Warning issued January 26 at 12:28PM EST until January 27 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Tallahassee FL

Effective: Mon January 26, 2026, 12:28 PM
Expires: Tue January 27, 2026, 11:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 10 degrees expected. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 18 degrees expected. * WHERE...South Central Georgia and the Southeast Florida Big Bend. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Wear protective clothing such as a hat, facemask and heavy gloves or mittens if you have plans to be outdoors. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-ground pipes to protect them from freezing. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 26 at 12:28PM EST until January 27 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Tallahassee FL

Effective: Mon January 26, 2026, 12:28 PM
Expires: Tue January 27, 2026, 11:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 10 degrees expected. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 18 degrees expected. * WHERE...South Central Georgia and the Southeast Florida Big Bend. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Wear protective clothing such as a hat, facemask and heavy gloves or mittens if you have plans to be outdoors. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-ground pipes to protect them from freezing. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Freeze Warning issued January 27 at 1:38AM EST until January 27 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Tallahassee FL

Effective: Tue January 27, 2026, 1:38 AM
Expires: Tue January 27, 2026, 11:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 10. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 19. * WHERE...Portions of Big Bend Florida and south central Georgia. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Wear protective clothing such as a hat, facemask and heavy gloves or mittens if you have plans to be outdoors. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-ground pipes to protect them from freezing. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 27 at 1:38AM EST until January 27 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Tallahassee FL

Effective: Tue January 27, 2026, 1:38 AM
Expires: Tue January 27, 2026, 11:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 10. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 19. * WHERE...Portions of Big Bend Florida and south central Georgia. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Wear protective clothing such as a hat, facemask and heavy gloves or mittens if you have plans to be outdoors. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-ground pipes to protect them from freezing. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.