Apalachicola River at Brothers River Confluence (in NAVD88)

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What floods at each level

• 13 ft

  In Howard Creek in Gulf County, significant flooding will result in portions of the community being inaccessible. Water will be up to 3 feet deep in some areas, flooding even some homes that are elevated.

• 12.5 ft

  At Howard Creek in Gulf County water will be up to 2 feet deep throughout portions of the community. Homes not elevated will be prone to flooding.

• 11.5 ft

  In Howard Creek in Gulf County, numerous roads in the area are subject to closure. Water will begin to surround structures, with up to 1 foot of standing water in a few areas.

• 10.5 ft

  At Howard Creek in Gulf County, water begins to cover roads and restrict access throughout the area.

• 10 ft

  Flooding begins on the east bank of the river at Fort Gadsden in Franklin County.

• 8.5 ft

  Water begins to flood low lying areas around Howard Creek in Gulf County.

• 7 ft

  The boat ramp at Howard Creek Landing in Gulf County will be prone to flooding.

When the water runs low

• 5 ft

  Stage needed to inundate designated Gulf Sturgeon critical habitat below Jim Woodruff Lock and Dam.

• 3 ft

  Temporary (not sustainable) operating level for of Scholz Power Plant

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