Rivers in Florida
Withlacoochee River near Madison (SR 6)
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 70.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 65.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 60.00 ft |
| Action | 54.00 ft |
- 77.00 ftWater floods the approaches to the SR-6 bridge in Madison County.
- 75.00 ftWater reaches the base of the SR-6 bridge. The bridge is subject to closure above this level.
- 70.00 ftSignificant flooding occurs in the vicinity of SR 6. Numerous homes in the area on the Hamilton and Madison County sides of the river are subject to flooding. Many areas within a quarter mile of the river are inaccessible.
- 68.00 ftIn Madison County, access to the Blue Springs area near the river may become restricted. Access to residences east of NE Chive Terrace to the river become restricted. Downstream near NE Holly Point Trail and Timber River Road, structures not elevated begin to flood. Access into the area becomes restricted above this level. In Hamilton County, a home at the end of SW 31st street near the river begins to flood.
- 65.00 ftIn Madison County, portions of NE Chervil Drive flood. NE Haven Drive and NE River County Trail flood in several places.
- 63.00 ftIn Hamilton County, more extensive flooding affects the Florida Campsites. Area around SW 64th Way floods at this level. Northwest 22nd and Northwest 21st terrace are flooded near the entrance to a subdivision.
- 62.00 ftLowland flooding continues on both the east and west banks of the river near SR 6.
- 60.00 ftWater begins to impact the Florida Campsite in Hamilton County.
Crest history
16 crests on NOAA’s list since 1960.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | April 7, 2009 | 75.35 ft |
| 2 | March 12, 1984 | 71.84 ft |
| 3 | March 4, 2013 | 71.22 ft |
| 4 | December 10, 1964 | 70.48 ft |
| 5 | April 11, 1960 | 69.51 ft |
| 6 | April 9, 2016 | 66.78 ft |
| 7 | March 1, 2008 | 65.12 ft |
| 8 | April 26, 2014 | 64.77 ft |
| 9 | January 1, 2015 | 63.43 ft |
| 10 | December 10, 2018 | 60.91 ft |
| 11 | January 30, 2010 | 58.59 ft |
| 12 | January 30, 2017 | 57.35 ft |
| 13 | December 23, 2018 | 56.69 ft |
| 14 | February 12, 2016 | 55.71 ft |
| 15 | February 11, 2006 | 50.02 ft |
| 16 | March 9, 2012 | 48.70 ft |
Most recent crests
- December 23, 2018: 56.69 ft
- December 10, 2018: 60.91 ft
- January 30, 2017: 57.35 ft
- April 9, 2016: 66.78 ft
- February 12, 2016: 55.71 ft
- January 1, 2015: 63.43 ft
- April 26, 2014: 64.77 ft
- March 4, 2013: 71.22 ft
- March 9, 2012: 48.70 ft
- January 30, 2010: 58.59 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
- UpstreamWithlacoochee River at Pinetta - CR 150 (in NAVD88)
- DownstreamWithlacoochee River at Lee (in NAVD88)
- Blue Spring at Blue Springs near Madison (in NAVD88)
- Suwannee River at Ellaville - US 90 (in NAVD88)
- Suwannee River
- Suwannee River at Nobles Ferry (in NAVD88)
- Alapaha River at Jennings (in NAVD88)
- Suwannee River at Dowling Park - CR 250 (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.