Rivers in Florida
Econfina River near Perry (CR 655)
Below flood stage
17.28ftStage
Observed Tue, Sep 22, 4:45 PM EDT
- Flood stage
- 24.50 ft
- Record crest
- 26.46 ft1957
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Moderate flood | 25.50 ft |
| Minor flood | 24.50 ft |
| Action | 23.00 ft |
- 25.50 ftWater has flooded some hunting camps near the river and may be over Cabbage Grove Road. Water has covered portions of CR 14 near the end of the road in the Econfina River Resort. In the resort area, water is under elevated structures and requires RV removal to higher elevations. Fish and hunting camp structures that are not elevated near the river will flood.
- 24.50 ftWater has begun to cross secondary graded roads around CR655 and is flooding the Wayside Park and boat ramp adjacent to Highway 98. Highway 98 is not affected.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | Under 5% |
| Moderate flooding | Under 5% |
| Major flooding | -99900% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 15, 2026.
Crest history
21 crests on NOAA’s list since 1957.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | September 17, 1957 | 26.46 ft |
| 2 | April 7, 1973 | 26.05 ft |
| 3 | August 19, 1994 | 25.71 ft |
| 4 | March 10, 2003 | 25.55 ft |
| 5 | April 11, 1984 | 25.42 ft |
| 6 | September 17, 1964 | 25.27 ft |
| 7 | February 24, 1998 | 25.24 ft |
| 8 | February 11, 1986 | 25.24 ft |
| 9 | October 9, 1996 | 25.19 ft |
| 10 | March 6, 1991 | 25.10 ft |
| 11 | April 1, 1987 | 25.04 ft |
| 12 | December 19, 2023 | 25.01 ft |
| 13 | December 16, 2018 | 24.96 ft |
| 14 | July 24, 2013 | 24.94 ft |
| 15 | December 16, 1976 | 24.94 ft |
| 16 | April 16, 1983 | 24.94 ft |
| 17 | April 8, 2005 | 24.86 ft |
| 18 | March 20, 2014 | 24.79 ft |
| 19 | January 10, 2024 | 24.58 ft |
| 20 | December 5, 2018 | 24.42 ft |
| 21 | September 20, 2020 | 23.63 ft |
Most recent crests
- January 10, 2024: 24.58 ft
- December 19, 2023: 25.01 ft
- September 20, 2020: 23.63 ft
- December 16, 2018: 24.96 ft
- December 5, 2018: 24.42 ft
- March 20, 2014: 24.79 ft
- July 24, 2013: 24.94 ft
- April 8, 2005: 24.86 ft
- March 10, 2003: 25.55 ft
- February 24, 1998: 25.24 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the Southeast River Forecast Center. Forecasts are not available. Only observed stages are available for this point.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.