Withlacoochee River at US 41 Dunnellon (in NAVD88)
Observed Tue, Sep 22, 10:45 AM EDT
- Flood stage
- 28.20 ft
- Forecast crest
- 28.20 ftTue, Sep 22, 2:00 PM EDT
- Record crest
- 32.20 ft1960
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 30.20 ft |
| Moderate flood | 29.20 ft |
| Minor flood | 28.20 ft |
| Action | 28.00 ft |
- 36.70 ftWater reaches the base of the US-41 bridge.
- 31.20 ftIn Marion county, water begins to flood areas between the river and the railroad west of Mary Street. In Citrus county, flooding expands over a large area north of West Dunnellon Road and the river.
- 30.20 ftIn Citrus county, flooding expands to include West Dupage Drive and areas between the river at West Martin Luther King Lane.
- 29.20 ftIn Citrus county, water overflows into areas along West Dupage Trail and North Waterway, affecting structures not elevated.
- 28.20 ftDocks and boat ramps flood along the river in Citrus and Marion counties.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | Under 5% |
| Moderate flooding | Under 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 15, 2026.
Crest history
19 crests on NOAA’s list since 1934.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | April 1, 1960 | 32.20 ft |
| 2 | October 12, 1961 | 30.80 ft |
| 3 | July 17, 1934 | 30.65 ft |
| 4 | September 27, 2004 | 29.61 ft |
| 5 | November 2, 2024 | 29.01 ft |
| 6 | March 20, 1998 | 28.90 ft |
| 7 | September 12, 1964 | 28.84 ft |
| 8 | January 20, 1998 | 28.80 ft |
| 9 | August 9, 2003 | 28.74 ft |
| 10 | October 8, 2017 | 28.60 ft |
| 11 | October 12, 1995 | 28.46 ft |
| 12 | August 25, 2008 | 28.41 ft |
| 13 | August 5, 2024 | 28.35 ft |
| 14 | July 4, 2003 | 28.33 ft |
| 15 | October 5, 1965 | 28.30 ft |
| 16 | August 6, 1974 | 28.30 ft |
| 17 | June 29, 2003 | 28.24 ft |
| 18 | September 16, 1971 | 28.23 ft |
| 19 | October 2, 1979 | 28.22 ft |
Most recent crests
- November 2, 2024: 29.01 ft
- August 5, 2024: 28.35 ft
- October 8, 2017: 28.60 ft
- August 25, 2008: 28.41 ft
- September 27, 2004: 29.61 ft
- August 9, 2003: 28.74 ft
- July 4, 2003: 28.33 ft
- June 29, 2003: 28.24 ft
- March 20, 1998: 28.90 ft
- January 20, 1998: 28.80 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the Southeast River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available. This location is now reporting in height above NAVD88. To convert to the old gauge height, add 0.80 feet from the observation. River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
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.