Withlacoochee River near Pinetta - CR 150 (in NAVD88)
Observed Wed, Sep 23, 2:30 PM EDT
- Flood stage
- 73.00 ft
- Record crest
- 87.84 ft2009
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 83.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 79.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 73.00 ft |
| Action | 59.00 ft |
- 83.00 ftNumerous roads near the river are impassible. Significant impacts to structures near the river are expected.
- 81.00 ftHomes in northeast Madison County near the river are subject to flooding. NW 16 Avenue in Hamilton County is subject to closure.
- 80.00 ftIn Hamilton County, water approaches NW 16 Avenue 1 mile north of CR 152. Multiple structures are impacted along NW 36th Terrace.
- 79.50 ftThe Bellview Bridge is subject to closure.
- 78.00 ftIn Hamilton County, portions of NW 36th Terrace begin to flood south of NW 36th Way. Flooding begins to surround more homes at the end of NW 36th Terrace.
- 76.00 ftSeveral roads near the river in Madison County become impassable. In Hamilton County, water begins to flood back yards of homes along NW 36th Terrace. Flooding continues to worsen at the Florida Campsites, with portions of the area becoming inaccessible.
- 73.00 ftRoads near the river on the west bank continue to flood in Madison County. Water begins to come over the bank at the Florida Campsites in Hamilton County.
- 71.00 ftNE Oak Hill Road starts to flood in low lying areas near the river in Madison County.
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
40 crests on NOAA’s list since 1928.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | April 8, 2009 | 87.84 ft |
| 2 | April 5, 1948 | 85.14 ft |
| 3 | March 3, 2013 | 83.80 ft |
| 4 | March 8, 1991 | 83.48 ft |
| 5 | March 3, 2013 | 83.34 ft |
| 6 | August 15, 1928 | 83.25 ft |
| 7 | March 11, 1984 | 82.70 ft |
| 8 | March 15, 1998 | 82.67 ft |
| 9 | December 9, 1964 | 82.07 ft |
| 10 | April 10, 1973 | 81.60 ft |
| 11 | April 10, 1960 | 81.35 ft |
| 12 | April 8, 2016 | 80.45 ft |
| 13 | February 29, 2008 | 79.72 ft |
| 14 | April 19, 1975 | 79.60 ft |
| 15 | March 12, 1959 | 79.51 ft |
| 16 | May 7, 1964 | 79.51 ft |
| 17 | April 23, 1961 | 79.09 ft |
| 18 | December 31, 2014 | 78.84 ft |
| 19 | February 19, 1995 | 78.12 ft |
| 20 | March 30, 1944 | 78.07 ft |
| 21 | March 10, 1966 | 78.02 ft |
| 22 | March 3, 1979 | 77.70 ft |
| 23 | March 13, 1983 | 77.70 ft |
| 24 | January 19, 1993 | 77.44 ft |
| 25 | May 30, 1976 | 76.88 ft |
Most recent crests
- August 12, 2024: 64.23 ft
- April 4, 2024: 64.69 ft
- February 22, 2024: 59.69 ft
- January 10, 2021: 70.89 ft
- March 14, 2020: 65.64 ft
- December 22, 2018: 70.31 ft
- December 10, 2018: 74.96 ft
- January 30, 2017: 71.36 ft
- April 8, 2016: 80.45 ft
- February 11, 2016: 69.16 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
- UpstreamWithlacoochee River at Quitman (US 84)
- DownstreamBlue Spring at Blue Springs near Madison (in NAVD88)
- Withlacoochee River at Madison (SR 6)
- Alapaha River at Jennings (in NAVD88)
- Withlacoochee River at Lee (in NAVD88)
- Suwannee River at Nobles Ferry (in NAVD88)
- Alapaha River at Statenville
- Suwannee River at Ellaville - US 90 (in NAVD88)
- Suwannee River
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. 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.