Rivers in Florida
St. Johns River near Deland
Below flood stage
2.34ftStage
Observed Wed, Sep 23, 11:30 AM EDT
- Flood stage
- 4.00 ft
- Record crest
- 6.33 ft2022
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 5.30 ft |
| Moderate flood | 4.80 ft |
| Minor flood | 4.00 ft |
| Action | 3.50 ft |
- 5.30 ftMajor flooding occurs to many structures and marinas along the river and in the Hontoon Island area.
- 4.80 ftWater starts to enter low lying buildings around Hontoon Island. Many secondary roads and homes in low lying areas are flooded.
- 4.50 ftWater moves into yards and approaches buildings around Hontoon Island.
- 4.00 ftDocks and piers are completely submerged at Pier 44 Marina. Many docks are partially submerged at Hontoon Landing Marina.
- 3.50 ftFlooding of campsites and trails occurs at Hontoon Island State Park.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 17% |
| Moderate flooding | 9% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 15, 2026.
Crest history
60 crests on NOAA’s list since 1945.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | October 11, 2022 | 6.33 ft |
| 2 | October 11, 1953 | 6.06 ft |
| 3 | October 3, 1960 | 5.84 ft |
| 4 | September 4, 2008 | 5.53 ft |
| 5 | October 6, 2017 | 5.50 ft |
| 6 | October 14, 2024 | 5.49 ft |
| 7 | September 22, 2017 | 5.35 ft |
| 8 | September 29, 2004 | 5.25 ft |
| 9 | November 12, 2022 | 5.23 ft |
| 10 | October 20, 2017 | 5.20 ft |
| 11 | November 13, 1948 | 5.20 ft |
| 12 | September 18, 1964 | 5.03 ft |
| 13 | September 30, 1945 | 4.99 ft |
| 14 | November 21, 1994 | 4.62 ft |
| 15 | July 10, 1968 | 4.58 ft |
| 16 | September 28, 1963 | 4.38 ft |
| 17 | September 30, 1969 | 4.35 ft |
| 18 | April 3, 1959 | 4.33 ft |
| 19 | September 19, 2001 | 4.31 ft |
| 20 | October 21, 1995 | 4.18 ft |
| 21 | November 9, 1969 | 4.12 ft |
| 22 | November 6, 1956 | 4.12 ft |
| 23 | March 3, 1998 | 4.08 ft |
| 24 | September 15, 1967 | 3.97 ft |
| 25 | October 11, 1992 | 3.76 ft |
Most recent crests
- October 14, 2024: 5.49 ft
- November 12, 2022: 5.23 ft
- October 11, 2022: 6.33 ft
- October 20, 2017: 5.20 ft
- October 6, 2017: 5.50 ft
- September 22, 2017: 5.35 ft
- September 4, 2008: 5.53 ft
- September 29, 2004: 5.25 ft
- September 19, 2001: 4.31 ft
- October 9, 1998: 2.27 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. 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.