Major Flood
61 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
58 ft
Minor Flood
54 ft
Action Stage
51 ft
What Floods at Each Level
61 ft
Major flash flooding throughout the creek basin. Structures on Johns Lane will flood and rising waters will approach the base of the SR-20 bridge.
59 ft
The creek will begin to impact the Nelson Road bridge. Just upstream of the SR-20 bridge, homes on Johns Lane will be surrounded by flood waters. A home just south of SR-20 will flood.
58 ft
Water will flood Johns Lane and a small community park 10 miles downstream of the gage site at the SR-20 crossing. The boat ramp on the south side of SR-20 will flood.
54 ft
The creek will overflow into wooded areas along the creek both upstream and downstream of Nelson Road.
51 ft
The creek will approach bankfull at Nelson Road.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2020 | 59.65 ft | 4,900 cfs |
| Sep 28, 2015 | 59.57 ft | 4,830 cfs |
| Sep 30, 1998 | 58.97 ft | 4,400 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Alaqua Creek near Pleasant Ridge at Nelson Road?
The Alaqua Creek near Pleasant Ridge at Nelson Road gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02366996) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Alaqua Creek near Pleasant Ridge at Nelson Road?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Alaqua Creek near Pleasant Ridge at Nelson Road is 54 feet. Action stage begins at 51 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 58 feet, and major flooding at 61 feet.
How do I get alerts when Alaqua Creek rises?
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Where is the Alaqua Creek near Pleasant Ridge at Nelson Road gauge located?
The gauge is located in Walton County, Florida at coordinates 30.6689°N, 86.1867°W. USGS site number: 02366996. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey