Aucilla River near Nutall Rise (in MHHW)
Florida — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Taylor County, Florida on the Aucilla River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 02326550, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
6.2 ft
Moderate Flood
4.2 ft
Minor Flood
2.7 ft
Action Stage
1.7 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
12 ft
Flooding of historic proportions affecting Southern Jefferson and Southwestern Taylor Counties. Areas up to 15 miles inland from the Gulf of Mexico west of the Econfina River are flooded. Water reaches the base of the US-98 bridge over Aucilla.
9 ft
Catastrophic flooding affecting Southern Jefferson and Southwestern Taylor Counties. Numerous homes not elevated in the area likely destroyed by flood waters. Flooding waters could reach Rattlesnake Grade Rd. in Taylor County limiting travel along that road. The east and west approach of the US-98 bridge over the Aucilla River are flooded by over a foot and is subject to closer.
7.5 ft
US-98 floods in several places in Taylor and Jefferson Counties. Residences not elevated near, or just east of Aucilla Landing Rd. will experience flooding by 3 to 4 feet. Further south, residences along County Road 690-A could see flooding up to 8 ft.
6.2 ft
Significant flooding along the tidal portion of the Aucilla and Econfina Rivers. Roadways from Nutall Rise south to Mandalay and from US-98 to Econfina State Park are flooded, with the exception of US-98. Homes not elevated in these areas experience significant flooding.
4.2 ft
Most homes are completely surrounded by water in Mandalay. Homes in Nutall Rise not elevated begin to flood. In Econfina State Park, homes not elevated are flooded. County Roads 690 and 685 are flooded and homes on riverside become inaccessible by motor vehicle.
3.7 ft
Water begins to surround homes in Mandalay. Homes not on stilts may flood. Flooding begins at Nutall Rise affecting homes not elevated immediately along the river. At Econfina State Park, much of the area south of Tedder Drive is flooded, restricting access to the area.
2.7 ft
Water begins to flood yards of homes near the river in Mandalay and Nutall Rise. Access into the area on County Road 690 and Mandalay Road in Taylor County becomes restricted. Flooding begins to affect Econfina State Park.
1.7 ft
The Mandalay Bay Boat Ramp and the Econfina State Park Boat Ramp flood at this level.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2018 | 7.3100000000000005 ft | — |
| Oct 10, 2018 | 7.3100000000000005 ft | — |
| Sep 16, 2020 | 6.18 ft | — |
| Sep 16, 2020 | 6.18 ft | — |
| Sep 1, 2016 | 6.07 ft | -9,999 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Aucilla River near Nutall Rise (in MHHW)?
The Aucilla River near Nutall Rise (in MHHW) gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02326550) 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 Aucilla River near Nutall Rise (in MHHW)?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Aucilla River near Nutall Rise (in MHHW) is 2.7 feet. Action stage begins at 1.7 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 4.2 feet, and major flooding at 6.2 feet.
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Where is the Aucilla River near Nutall Rise (in MHHW) gauge located?
The gauge is located in Taylor County, Florida at coordinates 30.1122°N, 83.9800°W. USGS site number: 02326550. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- Water levels are referenced to the Mean Higher High Water (MHHW) Datum. This datum can be used to approximate sea water inundation of normally dry ground near the coast. For specific impacts, please refer to the statements on this page.