Withlacoochee River (FL) at Croom (in NAVD88)
Observed Tue, Sep 22, 12:30 AM EDT
- Flood stage
- 47.20 ft
- Record crest
- 53.37 ft1934
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 50.20 ft |
| Moderate flood | 49.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 47.20 ft |
| Action | 46.20 ft |
- 59.20 ftWater reaches the base of the I-75 bridge.
- 56.00 ftFlood waters reach the eastern portion of the northbound rest area on I-75 in Sumter county.
- 53.00 ftWater overwashes Lake Lindsey Road in Nobleton in Hernando county...and floods further south into Forbes Street.
- 51.00 ftWater begins to flood a portion of Lake Lindsey Raod in Nobleton near Sentinel Street in Hernando county.
- 50.20 ftFlooding begins to impact Nobleton in Hernando county with areas north of Lake Lindsey Road affected by flood waters.
- 49.00 ftWater encroaches into the wooded areas of Cypress Glen Campground in Hernando county. Further downstream in Nobleton, low lying roads northeast of Lawton Drive begin to flood. In Sumter county, homes along the river south of County Road 647 are prone to flooding.
- 47.20 ftFarms and pastureland flood along this stretch of the river in Sumter and Hernando counties. The River Junction Boat Ramp is flooded in Sumter county.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 8% |
| 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
27 crests on NOAA’s list since 1930.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | June 1, 1934 | 53.37 ft |
| 2 | September 1, 1930 | 52.37 ft |
| 3 | March 23, 1960 | 51.95 ft |
| 4 | October 19, 2024 | 51.17 ft |
| 5 | September 12, 1950 | 50.88 ft |
| 6 | October 4, 2004 | 50.07 ft |
| 7 | August 7, 1960 | 49.87 ft |
| 8 | September 22, 2017 | 49.44 ft |
| 9 | October 3, 1979 | 49.34 ft |
| 10 | September 23, 1960 | 49.18 ft |
| 11 | January 5, 1998 | 49.07 ft |
| 12 | April 8, 1987 | 49.00 ft |
| 13 | July 29, 1945 | 48.61 ft |
| 14 | March 25, 1959 | 48.50 ft |
| 15 | September 22, 1964 | 48.37 ft |
| 16 | September 15, 1985 | 48.32 ft |
| 17 | September 22, 1953 | 48.29 ft |
| 18 | September 3, 1949 | 48.14 ft |
| 19 | March 3, 1998 | 47.93 ft |
| 20 | July 24, 1959 | 47.92 ft |
| 21 | September 18, 1988 | 47.91 ft |
| 22 | September 20, 1959 | 47.90 ft |
| 23 | March 10, 1958 | 47.87 ft |
| 24 | September 27, 1947 | 47.84 ft |
| 25 | August 27, 2003 | 47.83 ft |
Most recent crests
- October 19, 2024: 51.17 ft
- September 22, 2017: 49.44 ft
- October 4, 2004: 50.07 ft
- August 27, 2003: 47.83 ft
- December 27, 2002: 47.17 ft
- March 3, 1998: 47.93 ft
- January 5, 1998: 49.07 ft
- September 18, 1988: 47.91 ft
- April 8, 1987: 49.00 ft
- September 15, 1985: 48.32 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, subtract 38.17 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.