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 15 at 12:15AM EST until January 16 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Tallahassee FL

Effective: Thu January 15, 2026, 12:15 AM
Expires: Fri January 16, 2026, 1:00 AM

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Bay and Gulf County Beaches. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * 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 14 at 11:10PM EST until January 16 at 9:00AM EST by NWS Tallahassee FL

Effective: Wed January 14, 2026, 11:10 PM
Expires: Fri January 16, 2026, 9:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning for a Hard Freeze, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 22 expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold temperatures as low as 22 expected. * WHERE...Portions of the Big Bend and Panhandle of Florida. * WHEN...From 11 PM EST /10 PM CST/ Thursday to 9 AM EST /8 AM CST/ Friday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. 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. 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.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 14 at 11:10PM EST until January 16 at 9:00AM EST by NWS Tallahassee FL

Effective: Wed January 14, 2026, 11:10 PM
Expires: Fri January 16, 2026, 9:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning for a Hard Freeze, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 22 expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold temperatures as low as 22 expected. * WHERE...Portions of the Big Bend and Panhandle of Florida. * WHEN...From 11 PM EST /10 PM CST/ Thursday to 9 AM EST /8 AM CST/ Friday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. 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. 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.

Freeze Warning issued January 15 at 1:25PM EST until January 16 at 9:00AM EST by NWS Tallahassee FL

Effective: Thu January 15, 2026, 1:25 PM
Expires: Fri January 16, 2026, 9:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning for a Hard Freeze, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 22 expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold temperatures as low as 21 expected. * WHERE...Portions of Big Bend and Panhandle Florida. * WHEN...From 11 PM EST /10 PM CST/ this evening to 9 AM EST /8 AM CST/ Friday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. 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. 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.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 15 at 1:25PM EST until January 16 at 9:00AM EST by NWS Tallahassee FL

Effective: Thu January 15, 2026, 1:25 PM
Expires: Fri January 16, 2026, 9:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning for a Hard Freeze, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 22 expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold temperatures as low as 21 expected. * WHERE...Portions of Big Bend and Panhandle Florida. * WHEN...From 11 PM EST /10 PM CST/ this evening to 9 AM EST /8 AM CST/ Friday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. 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. 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.