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River Flood Warning 39, NWS Jacksonville, FL
NWS Jacksonville, FL issued this river flood warning at Jul 12, 2021, 9:45 AM EDT for Gilchrist County, Suwannee County, Florida. It took effect at Jul 15, 2021, 8:00 AM EDT. It was in force for .
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Jul 12, 2021, 9:45 AM EDT (13:45 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jul 15, 2021, 8:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- Jul 14, 2021, 10:25 AM EDT
- In force
- Issued by
- NWS Jacksonville, FL
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
Counties Gilchrist County, FL, Suwannee County, FL
The radar
The Moody AFB radar (KVAX), 111 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 13:47 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The river
Written for the forecast point Santa Fe River near Hildreth (in NAVD88) (FTWF1). The gauge peaked at 16.23 ft at Jul 14, 2021, 12:00 PM EDT.
- Action stage
- 18 ft
- Minor stage
- 20 ft
- Moderate stage
- 26 ft
- Major stage
- 28 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 02322800, one reading an hour, from a day before the product to a day after it ended. Flood stages are today's.
The text
As transmitted.
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WGUS42 KJAX 121345
FLWJAX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
945 AM EDT Mon Jul 12 2021
...The National Weather Service in Jacksonville FL has issued a
Flood Warning for the following rivers in Florida...
Santa Fe River At Hildreth On U.s. 129 Bridge affecting Gilchrist
and Suwannee Counties.
For the SANTA FE...including Worthington Springs, O'Leno State Park,
High Springs, Fort White, Three Rivers Estates, Hildreth On U.s. 129
Bridge...Moderate flooding is forecast.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
&&
FLC041-121-131345-
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/FTWF1.1.ER.210715T1200Z.210718T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
945 AM EDT Mon Jul 12 2021
The National Weather Service in Jacksonville has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Santa Fe River At Hildreth On U.s. 129 Bridge.
* From Thursday morning until further notice.
* At 9:00 AM EDT Monday the stage was 18.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
Thursday morning and continue rising to 20.4 feet early Sunday
morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, Boat ramps begin to flood along the Santa
Fe River from the confluence with the Suwannee River upstream to
River Run Road in Suwannee County.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet, The campgrounds at Sandy Point in Suwannee
County begin to flood. Water floods the parking area on the east
side of Sandy Point.
* Impact...At 22.0 feet, Water reaches the top of the bank and boat
ramp at Ellie Ray's Resort at the end of NW 110th Street in
Gilchrist County.
&&
LAT...LON 2990 8283 2990 8285 2989 8287 2989 8288
2992 8288 2993 8283
$$
CHANEY4 follow-up statements
768
WGUS82 KJAX 130104
FLSJAX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
904 PM EDT Mon Jul 12 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Florida...
Santa Fe River At Hildreth On U.s. 129 Bridge affecting Gilchrist
and Suwannee Counties.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...
Santa Fe River near High Springs affecting Alachua and Columbia
Counties.
Santa Fe River At Three Rivers Estates affecting Gilchrist,
Columbia and Suwannee Counties.
Santa Fe River At Fort White affecting Gilchrist and Columbia
Counties.
Santa Fe River Near Worthington Springs affecting Alachua and
Union Counties.
Santa Fe River Near O'Leno State Park affecting Alachua and
Columbia Counties.
For the SANTA FE...including Worthington Springs, O'Leno State Park,
High Springs, Fort White, Three Rivers Estates, Hildreth On U.s. 129
Bridge...Moderate flooding is forecast.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Tuesday evening at 915 PM EDT.
&&
FLC001-023-140115-
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/HSPF1.2.ER.210708T1800Z.210711T1445Z.210719T1800Z.NO/
904 PM EDT Mon Jul 12 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Monday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Santa Fe River near High Springs.
* Until Monday evening.
* At 6:45 PM EDT Monday the stage was 39.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 35.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early
Monday afternoon and continue falling to 34.9 feet Monday evening.
* Impact...At 33.0 feet, High water will begin to impact docks and
boat ramps in the area.
* Impact...At 34.2 feet, Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission begins
enforcement of a no wake zone on the Santa Fe River from the River
Rise in O'Leno State Park downstream to the center line of the US
27 Bridge.
* Impact...At 35.0 feet, Wooded areas along the river begin to
flood. The boat ramp south of US-441 in Alachua County is
inaccessible above this level.
* Impact...At 37.0 feet, Water begins to approach two residences
along the river at the end of Southeast Resort Circle in Columbia
County. The boat ramp near the US-27 bridge in Columbia County
begins to flood at this level.
* Impact...At 39.0 feet, In Columbia County, Southeast Resort Circle
floods near the entrance of the subdivision, restricting access to
all homes in the area.
* Impact...At 41.0 feet, In Columbia County, several homes at
Southeast Resort Circle are surrounded by flood waters.
Outbuildings flood at this level.
&&
LAT...LON 2984 8266 2987 8261 2987 8257 2982 8262
2982 8266
$$
FLC041-121-140115-
/O.EXT.KJAX.FL.W.0039.210715T1800Z-000000T0000Z/
/FTWF1.1.ER.210715T1800Z.210718T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
904 PM EDT Mon Jul 12 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until further notice...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Santa Fe River At Hildreth On U.s. 129 Bridge.
* From Thursday afternoon until further notice.
* At 8:00 PM EDT Monday the stage was 18.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early
Thursday afternoon and continue rising to 20.4 feet early Sunday
morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, Boat ramps begin to flood along the Santa
Fe River from the confluence with the Suwannee River upstream to
River Run Road in Suwannee County.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet, The campgrounds at Sandy Point in Suwannee
County begin to flood. Water floods the parking area on the east
side of Sandy Point.
* Impact...At 22.0 feet, Water reaches the top of the bank and boat
ramp at Ellie Ray's Resort at the end of NW 110th Street in
Gilchrist County.
&&
LAT...LON 2990 8283 2990 8285 2989 8287 2989 8288
2992 8288 2993 8283
$$
FLC023-041-121-140115-
/O.CON.KJAX.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TREF1.1.ER.210710T1851Z.210718T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
904 PM EDT Mon Jul 12 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Santa Fe River At Three Rivers Estates.
* Until further notice.
* At 7:00 PM EDT Monday the stage was 19.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 20.6 feet Saturday
evening. Additional rises are possible thereafter.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Lowland flooding begins on SW Santa Fe
Drive south of Santa Fe Road in Columbia County.
* Impact...At 16.3 feet, Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission begins
enforcement of a no wake zone on the Santa Fe River from the
unnamed island 1.5 miles downstream of the Wilson's Spring Boat
Ramp to the confluence with the Suwannee River and on the
Ichetucknee River upstream to the US 27 bridge.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet, Water begins to enter backyards of
residences on Santa Fe Road in Columbia County and on River Run
Road in Suwannee County.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, Water begins to flood River Run Road in
Suwannee County.
* Impact...At 18.8 feet, Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission
expands the no wake zone restriction further upstream on the Santa
Fe River from the unnamed island 1.5 miles downstream on the
Wilson's Spring Boat Ramp to one-half mile upstream of the State
Road 47 bridge.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet, Water begins to enter backyards of
residences along the Ichetucknee River.
* Impact...At 19.8 feet, Waters begins to affect homes in the
Hollingsworth Bluff area at State Route 47.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet, Access to homes on Santa Fe Road below SW
Riverside Avenue becomes restricted in Columbia. Flooding begins
on Santa Fe and Wilson Springs Road.
* Impact...At 21.0 feet, Homes are surrounded on River Run Road in
Suwannee County. Structures flood along Santa Fe Road west of
Idaho Parkway in Columbia County.
* Impact...At 22.0 feet, River Run Road at 29th loop floods in
Suwannee County. Santa Fe Road in Columbia County is inaccessible.
&&
LAT...LON 2990 8278 2992 8280 2990 8283 2993 8283
2996 8279 2993 8276
$$
FLC023-041-140115-
/O.CON.KJAX.FL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FWHF1.2.ER.210629T0900Z.210712T1245Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
904 PM EDT Mon Jul 12 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Santa Fe River At Fort White.
* Until further notice.
* At 8:45 PM EDT Monday the stage was 27.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 23.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 27.7 feet
just after midnight tonight.
* Impact...At 23.0 feet, Minor damage to dwellings is possible due
to boat wash.
* Impact...At 23.3 feet, Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission begins
enforcement of a no wake zone on the Santa Fe River from the
centerline of the US 27 Bridge downstream to one-half mile
upstream from the State Road 47 Bridge.
* Impact...At 25.0 feet, Damage to homes at low elevation as well as
basement areas underneath homes on stilts is likely.
* Impact...At 29.0 feet, Major damage and disruption to the
community is expected. Roads will be cut off and many homes will
be surrounded by water. Boat wash damage to homes will be severe.
&&
LAT...LON 2993 8276 2985 8268 2984 8266 2982 8266
2982 8271 2990 8279
$$
FLC001-125-140115-
/O.CON.KJAX.FL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-210719T0600Z/
/WORF1.1.ER.210624T2300Z.210709T1045Z.210719T0000Z.NO/
904 PM EDT Mon Jul 12 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Santa Fe River Near Worthington Springs.
* Until early Monday morning.
* At 8:15 PM EDT Monday the stage was 61.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 59.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Sunday
evening and continue falling to 58.8 feet Monday evening.
* Impact...At 56.0 feet, The boat ramp and floating dock at
Chastain-Seay Park in Worthington Springs begin to flood.
* Impact...At 58.0 feet, Picnic Areas and campsites at Chastain-Seay
Park in Worthington Springs begin to flood.
* Impact...At 59.0 feet, Chastain-Seay Park in Worthington Springs
is generally closed to the public as access roads within the park
become flooded.
* Impact...At 60.0 feet, A driveway near Southwest 102nd Court in
Union County begins to flood at this level. Flooding along the
river continues to impact boat ramps, docks and campgrounds in the
area.
* Impact...At 62.0 feet, In Union County, flooding expands across
farm land south of County Road 18 and approaches the road surface
about 1 mile east of Southwest County Road 241.
* Impact...At 63.0 feet, Southwest 99th Avenue in Union County
begins to flood.
&&
LAT...LON 2995 8253 2996 8251 2993 8242 2992 8242
2992 8247 2993 8253
$$
FLC001-023-140115-
/O.CON.KJAX.FL.W.0027.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/OLPF1.1.ER.210625T1011Z.210710T1230Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
904 PM EDT Mon Jul 12 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Santa Fe River Near O'Leno State Park.
* Until further notice.
* At 8:15 PM EDT Monday the stage was 49.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 43.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 44.6 feet Monday
evening.
* Impact...At 41.0 feet, Swimming becomes dangerous in the river in
the park area.
* Impact...At 42.0 feet, Boat ramp at the end of Bible Camp Road
begins to flood.
* Impact...At 43.0 feet, Access to river gage becomes limited as the
Bible Camp Road boat ramp becomes flooded and the last half mile
of Bible Camp Road begins to flood in Columbia County. Overland
flooding begins past the Santa Fe River sink in the park and will
cut-off access road to south end of the park.
* Impact...At 45.0 feet, Numerous walking trails in O'leno State
Park are flooded on the Alachua County side of the river. Flooding
begins to affect local roads north of Buzzard Roost Prairie in
Columbia County.
&&
LAT...LON 2988 8261 2994 8259 2995 8253 2993 8253
2991 8256 2987 8257
$$
DD127
WGUS82 KJAX 131436
FLSJAX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
Issued by National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
1036 AM EDT Tue Jul 13 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Florida...
Santa Fe River At Hildreth On U.s. 129 Bridge affecting Gilchrist
and Suwannee Counties.
For the SANTA FE...including Worthington Springs, O'Leno State Park,
High Springs, Fort White, Three Rivers Estates, Hildreth On U.s. 129
Bridge...Minor flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this evening at 1045 PM EDT.
&&
FLC041-121-140245-
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/FTWF1.1.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1036 AM EDT Tue Jul 13 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until further notice...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Santa Fe River At Hildreth On U.s. 129 Bridge.
* From Friday evening until further notice.
* At 8:00 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 18.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage Friday
evening and continue rising to 20.4 feet Tuesday morning.
Additional rises are possible thereafter.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, Boat ramps begin to flood along the Santa
Fe River from the confluence with the Suwannee River upstream to
River Run Road in Suwannee County.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet, Campgrounds at Sandy Point begin to flood.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet, The campgrounds at Sandy Point in Suwannee
County begin to flood. Water floods the parking area on the east
side of Sandy Point.
* Impact...At 22.0 feet, Water reaches the top of the bank and boat
ramp at Ellie Ray's Resort at the end of NW 110th Street in
Gilchrist County.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 21.2
feet on 09/17/2017.
&&
LAT...LON 2990 8283 2990 8285 2989 8287 2989 8288
2992 8288 2993 8283
$$080
WGUS82 KJAX 140123
FLSJAX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
923 PM EDT Tue Jul 13 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...
Santa Fe River At Hildreth On U.s. 129 Bridge affecting Gilchrist
and Suwannee Counties.
For the SANTA FE...including Worthington Springs, O'Leno State Park,
High Springs, Fort White, Three Rivers Estates, Hildreth On U.s. 129
Bridge...Minor flooding is forecast.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Wednesday evening at 930 PM EDT.
&&
FLC041-121-150130-
/O.CON.KJAX.FL.W.0039.210717T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FTWF1.1.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
923 PM EDT Tue Jul 13 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Santa Fe River At Hildreth On U.s. 129 Bridge.
* From Friday evening until further notice.
* At 8:00 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 18.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
Saturday and continue rising to 20.3 feet Tuesday morning.
Additional rises are possible thereafter.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, Boat ramps begin to flood along the Santa
Fe River from the confluence with the Suwannee River upstream to
River Run Road in Suwannee County.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet, Campgrounds at Sandy Point begin to flood.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet, The campgrounds at Sandy Point in Suwannee
County begin to flood. Water floods the parking area on the east
side of Sandy Point.
* Impact...At 22.0 feet, Water reaches the top of the bank and boat
ramp at Ellie Ray's Resort at the end of NW 110th Street in
Gilchrist County.
&&
LAT...LON 2990 8283 2990 8285 2989 8287 2989 8288
2992 8288 2993 8283
$$
ZIBURA806
WGUS82 KJAX 141425
FLSJAX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
1025 AM EDT Wed Jul 14 2021
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Florida...
Santa Fe River At Hildreth On U.s. 129 Bridge affecting Gilchrist
and Suwannee Counties.
FLC041-121-141530-
/O.CAN.KJAX.FL.W.0039.210717T0000Z-210714T1425Z/
/FTWF1.1.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1025 AM EDT Wed Jul 14 2021
...The Flood Warning for the Santa Fe River At Hildreth On U.s. 129
Bridge has been cancelled...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Santa Fe River At Hildreth On U.s. 129 Bridge.
* At 10:00 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 19.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 19.7 feet early
Tuesday afternoon. Additional rises are possible thereafter.
&&
LAT...LON 2990 8283 2990 8285 2989 8287 2989 8288
2992 8288 2993 8283
$$
DDThe office that day
Everything else NWS Jacksonville, FL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 12, 12:13 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JAX | Flagler | 32 min |
| Jul 12, 12:43 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JAX | Flagler | 47 min |
| Jul 12, 12:50 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JAX | Saint Johns | 40 min |
| Jul 12, 1:08 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAX | Flagler, Marion, Putnam | 37 min |
| Jul 12, 1:26 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JAX | Saint Johns | 34 min |
| Jul 12, 1:42 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JAX | Marion | 48 min |
| Jul 12, 1:45 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JAX | Suwannee | 30 min |
| Jul 12, 2:33 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JAX | Marion | 42 min |
| Jul 12, 2:47 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JAX | Duval | 28 min |
| Jul 12, 3:13 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JAX | Marion | 47 min |
| Jul 12, 3:14 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JAX | Nassau | 46 min |
| Jul 12, 6:01 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JAX | Suwannee | 29 min |
| Jul 12, 6:31 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JAX | Suwannee | 44 min |
| Jul 12, 7:15 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JAX | Hamilton | 45 min |
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Sources
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