Withlacoochee River near Holder at SR 200 (in NAVD88)
Observed Thu, Sep 24, 6:45 PM EDT
- Flood stage
- 34.60 ft
- Record crest
- 39.89 ft1960
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 37.60 ft |
| Moderate flood | 35.60 ft |
| Minor flood | 34.60 ft |
| Action | 33.60 ft |
- 40.70 ftWater reaches the base of the SR-200 bridge.
- 37.60 ftIn Citrus county, flooding is extensive throughout the Arrowhead subdivision. Flooding is also extensive west of SR-200 along East Withlacoochee Trail.
- 35.60 ftIn Citrus county, Arrowhead subdivision floods with water in homes, especially between the river and north of East Forest Trail Drive.
- 34.60 ftIn Citrus county, water approaches house foundations in Arrowhead subdivision...especially along East River Road, North Rio Robel Point, and North Spring Run Terrace.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 7% |
| 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
33 crests on NOAA’s list since 1933.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | April 5, 1960 | 39.89 ft |
| 2 | October 10, 1960 | 38.66 ft |
| 3 | July 8, 1934 | 38.24 ft |
| 4 | October 13, 2004 | 37.86 ft |
| 5 | September 26, 1933 | 37.78 ft |
| 6 | November 1, 2024 | 37.58 ft |
| 7 | March 21, 1998 | 37.19 ft |
| 8 | August 19, 1945 | 37.15 ft |
| 9 | January 20, 1998 | 37.11 ft |
| 10 | October 9, 1953 | 37.07 ft |
| 11 | September 23, 1950 | 37.01 ft |
| 12 | September 30, 1949 | 36.95 ft |
| 13 | April 7, 1959 | 36.56 ft |
| 14 | August 25, 2003 | 36.51 ft |
| 15 | September 2, 1948 | 36.10 ft |
| 16 | October 13, 1979 | 36.06 ft |
| 17 | October 10, 2017 | 35.99 ft |
| 18 | October 4, 1964 | 35.83 ft |
| 19 | October 11, 1947 | 35.51 ft |
| 20 | October 7, 1982 | 35.47 ft |
| 21 | September 28, 1935 | 35.47 ft |
| 22 | October 23, 1995 | 35.29 ft |
| 23 | April 22, 1987 | 35.16 ft |
| 24 | February 6, 1970 | 35.15 ft |
| 25 | August 31, 1937 | 35.07 ft |
Most recent crests
- November 1, 2024: 37.58 ft
- September 2, 2019: 34.72 ft
- October 10, 2017: 35.99 ft
- October 13, 2004: 37.86 ft
- August 25, 2003: 36.51 ft
- July 7, 2003: 34.62 ft
- March 21, 1998: 37.19 ft
- January 20, 1998: 37.11 ft
- October 23, 1995: 35.29 ft
- October 1, 1988: 34.77 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 26.61 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.