Rivers in Florida
Withlacoochee River near Lee (in NAVD88)
Below flood stage
29.81ftStage
Observed Tue, Sep 22, 1:45 AM EDT
- Flood stage
- 50.00 ft
- Record crest
- 64.33 ft2009
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 58.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 54.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 50.00 ft |
| Action | 44.00 ft |
- 64.00 ftFlooding expands to more than one half mile from the river. Catastrophic flood damage to homes occurs.
- 61.00 ftMuch of the area within one quarter mile of the river is flooding affecting numerous residences. The approach to the CR 141 bridge in Madison County floods at this level.
- 58.00 ftSignificant flooding occurs along the lower portion of the Withlacoochee River. Numerous homes along the river are impacted from NE Withlacoochee Bluffs in Madison County and along SW 32nd Lane and SW 37th Terrace in Hamilton County.
- 56.00 ftIn Hamilton County, several residences are surrounded by water and access is restricted to the area near SW 78th Way.
- 54.00 ftWater begins to surround homes on the Madison County side of the river along NE Withlacoochee Bluffs.
- 52.00 ftWater begins to flood backyards of residences on the Madison County side of the river upstream of the gauge.
- 50.00 ftWater begins to overflow the bank on both sides of the river upstream of the gauge mainly into wooded areas.
Crest history
10 crests on NOAA’s list since 2003.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | April 10, 2009 | 64.33 ft |
| 2 | April 28, 2014 | 57.45 ft |
| 3 | March 5, 2013 | 57.16 ft |
| 4 | March 16, 2003 | 55.46 ft |
| 5 | December 24, 2018 | 53.58 ft |
| 6 | April 9, 2016 | 51.82 ft |
| 7 | December 11, 2018 | 49.75 ft |
| 8 | August 12, 2024 | 49.12 ft |
| 9 | January 30, 2010 | 46.61 ft |
| 10 | January 31, 2017 | 43.81 ft |
Most recent crests
- August 12, 2024: 49.12 ft
- December 24, 2018: 53.58 ft
- December 11, 2018: 49.75 ft
- January 31, 2017: 43.81 ft
- April 9, 2016: 51.82 ft
- April 28, 2014: 57.45 ft
- March 5, 2013: 57.16 ft
- January 30, 2010: 46.61 ft
- April 10, 2009: 64.33 ft
- March 16, 2003: 55.46 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
- UpstreamBlue Spring at Blue Springs near Madison (in NAVD88)
- DownstreamSuwannee River at Ellaville - US 90 (in NAVD88)
- Suwannee River
- Suwannee River at Nobles Ferry (in NAVD88)
- Withlacoochee River at Madison (SR 6)
- Suwannee River at Dowling Park - CR 250 (in NAVD88)
- Withlacoochee River at Pinetta - CR 150 (in NAVD88)
- Alapaha River at Jennings (in NAVD88)
What this means
Forecasts by the Southeast River Forecast Center. Forecasts are not available. Only observed stages are available for this point. Flood stages and impact descriptions for this site are referenced to the NAVD88 datum. Additional datum information can be found at the bottom of this page.
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.