Station Name: CHATTAHOOCHEE RIVER AT MILE 46 NEAR COLUMBIA, ALA
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 125 feet

Nearest Address:
Dam Rd
Columbia, AL 36319
Houston County

GPS Coordinates: 31.24908333, -85.1066111

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Advisory issued July 18 at 6:48PM EDT until July 18 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

Effective: Sat July 18, 2026, 6:48 PM
Expires: Sat July 18, 2026, 10:00 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Portions of Panhandle Florida, including the following county, Jackson and southwest Georgia, including the following counties, Baker, Decatur, Dougherty, Miller, Mitchell and Seminole. * WHEN...Until 1000 PM EDT /900 PM CDT/. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. Overflowing poor drainage areas. Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 648 PM EDT /548 PM CDT/, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Newton, Bainbridge, Camilla, Donalsonville, Baconton, Sale City, Iron City, Brinson, Hoggard Mill, Vada, Hopeful, Bellview, Steinham Store, Babcock, Branchville, Eldorendo, Ausmac, Boykin, Decatur Co A/P and Hanover. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.

Flood Advisory issued July 18 at 5:47PM EDT until July 18 at 9:45PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

Effective: Sat July 18, 2026, 5:47 PM
Expires: Sat July 18, 2026, 9:45 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of Panhandle Florida, including the following counties, Bay, Calhoun and Jackson. * WHEN...Until 845 PM CDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Dangerous flows over low-water crossings. Water over roadways. Overflowing poor drainage areas. Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 447 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Marianna, Grand Ridge, Simsville, Union City, Star, Sink Creek, Blue Spring, Cypress, White Pond, Chipola Terrace, Camps Head, Center Lake, Round Lake, Ridgetop, Moose Pond, Dellwood, Two Egg, Compass Lake, Betts and Lovedale. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 18 at 7:46PM EDT until July 18 at 8:45PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

Effective: Sat July 18, 2026, 7:46 PM
Expires: Sat July 18, 2026, 8:45 PM

SVRTAE The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Western Dougherty County in southwestern Georgia... Eastern Randolph County in southwestern Georgia... Lee County in southwestern Georgia... Northeastern Calhoun County in southwestern Georgia... Terrell County in southwestern Georgia... * Until 845 PM EDT. * At 745 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Leesburg, moving west at 20 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Dawson, Leesburg, Albany, Shellman, Smithville, Walker, Sasser, Bronwood, Parrott, Chokee, Forrester, Lockett Crossing, South Albany, Southwest Ga Regional A/P, Palmyra, Clarks Mill, Dawson Municipal A/P, Aycock Mill, Chambliss, and Olivers Mill.

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.